| R. E. S. Gymnasium | Ref R284 |
See Halifax Gymnasium Memorial, Halifax R. E. S. Gymnasium Cycling Club, Ernest Shillitoe Latchmore and John Henry Whitley
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| Rabbetts, Rev Reginald Douglas Cyprian | Ref R686 |
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| Rabbit Rock, Heptonstall | Ref R936 |
| Rabbitt, Patrick John | Ref R217 |
He was a greengrocer [1851].
Around 1840, he married Catherine [1824-1877].
Catherine was born in Ireland
Children:
They lived at 26 & 27 Swine Market, Halifax [1851].
Living with them [in 1851] were brother John Rabbitt [b 1822] (fishmonger), nephew Jeremiah Moffitt [b 1837] (carpet weaver) & visitor Mary Deegan [b 1799].
Patrick John died 22nd November 1862 (aged 46).
Catherine died 3rd August 1877 (aged 53).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4082]
| Raby, Jack | Ref R329 |
During World War II, he served as a Pilot Officer with the 353rd Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 29th March 1946 (aged 29).
He is remembered on the Singapore Memorial [Grave Ref 459], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Raby, James W. | Ref R628 |
He worked as a beamer piecer.
On 19th December 1882, he won a walking match – pedestrianism – at Lillie Bridge Grounds, West Brompton, beating W. Franks of Marylebone by 95 yards, after walking 8 miles in 59 mins 18 secs.
On 16th July 1883, he won a match at Bow Running Grounds, beating Arthur Hancock of Bethnal Green.
On 25th July 1900, he won a 25 mile walking race at Fulham Cross Grounds. His time was 3 hrs 53 mins 33¼ secs. He won the Championship, and the challenge cup – valued at 100 guineas – became his property
In January 1898, he was one of the people to endorse Velcot Coco.
In 1878, he married Hannah Maria McDermott [b 1859] from Halifax, in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at Rastrick [1890s]
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| Raby, Sam | Ref R158 |
He was a member of St Matthew's Church, Northowram / a drawing overlooker at Albert Mills, Hanson lane, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action on the Somme [7th July 1916] (aged 20).
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Northowram
| Raby, Thomas Charles | Ref R254 |
During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax and served as a Private with the 55th Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).
He was killed in action [9th April 1918].
He is remembered on the Loos Memorial, France [Grave Ref 36], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Raby, Thomas Edward | Ref R1465 |
Born in Elland.
He was a labourer in the iron trade [1901].
In 1899, he married Nellie, daughter of Stuart Black, in Halifax.
Child: Nelson [b 1900]
They lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Raby, William | Ref R289 |
He was a cloth weaver [1911].
In 1879, he married Hannah [1856-19??].
Hannah was born in Halifax
Child: Elizabeth [b 1882] who married Harry Balmforth
They lived at 18 Cherry Street, Halifax [1911].
Living with them [in 1911] were daughter Elizabeth & her husband Harry
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| Race, Ellis | Ref R200 |
He was a castrator of Kexborough, Barnsley [1867] / a castrator of horses [1876].
On 11th April 1867, he married Elizabeth Pickles.
Ellis died 16th July 1876.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £300.
Probate was granted to his widow Elizabeth
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| Radcliffe ... | Ref R31 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Radcliffe's: Benjamin Radcliffe & Company | Ref R848 |
Partners included Benjamin Radcliffe and John Barnes.
The partnership was dissolved in 1879, and Radcliffe carried on the business in co-partnership with his brother Joseph [1905]. as Radcliffe Brothers
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| Radcliffe Brothers | Ref R1037 |
The business was established in 1879, when the partnership Benjamin Radcliffe & Company was dissolved and Benjamin carried on the business in co-partnership with his twin brother Joseph as Radcliffe Brothers.
Recorded in 1905 & 1911
See Arthur Whitbread
| Radcliffe's: John Radcliffe & Sons | Ref R1052 |
| Radclyff, William | Ref R3 |
He was acquitted
| The Radclyffe family | Ref R971 |
They held the Manor of Hartshead and lived at Hartshead Hall.
In 1200, William de Radclyffe gave to his son, Hugh
... all [Hartshead], to wit, two carucates of land with the appurtenances, to hold of himself and his heirs in fee and inheritance paying yearly one pound of pepper for services except the [foreign] service
See Richard Radclyffe and Robert de Radclyffe
| Radclyffe, Richard | Ref R617 |
| Radclyffe, Robert de | Ref R618 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Richard
| Radford, J. W. | Ref R542 |
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the Royal Fusiliers.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Radical Bob | Ref R868 |
| Radical Hoil | Ref R76 |
| Radio Incandescent Light Company | Ref R1162 |
| Radley, Arthur Peace | Ref R777 |
Arthur was born in Silkstone / Cumberworth [27th November 1848; the date is often recorded as 1850], the illegitimate son of Martha (née Radley) [1828-1???] and Joseph Peace.
He was an overlooker (carpet printing) [1871] / a mill overlooker [1881].
In [Q4] 1869, he married Rachel Sladdin [1844-1889] in Halifax.
Rachel was born in Halifax, the daughter of John Sladdin
Children:
They lived at
Arthur died 28th March 1888.
Rachel died 23rd December 1889 (aged 45).
The couple & the children (‡) were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
| Radley, James | Ref R880 |
Born in Southowram.
He was a quarryman [1871] / a stone delver [1881] [1891].
In [Q2] 1869, he married Selina Nowell [1837-1???] in Halifax.
Selina was born in Wadsworth.She was a woollen lasting weaver [1881]
Children:
The children (‡) were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram.
The 1911 census shows that they had had 7 children of whom none were still alive at that time.
They lived at
James died in Halifax [Q1 1898] (aged 59).
Living with the widowed Selina [in 1911] was boarder Albert Willett [b Hipperholme 1884] (quarryman delver)
| Radley, Joe Harry | Ref R1520 |
He was also a cornet player with the Southowram Brass Band and taught the cornet. He is said to have given horn lessons to Willie, a member of the Firth family in Brighouse.
In 1897, he married Hetty, daughter of George Wood.
They lived at Cain Lane, Southowram.
On 13th March 1914, the family sailed from Liverpool to the USA on the SS Alaunia and settled in upstate New York, and then Auburn NY.
Some members of the family worked in the carpet factory at Firthcliffe.
He died in Auburn.
He was buried at Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn
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| Radley, Joseph | Ref R883 |
He married Ruth [1797-18??].
Children:
| Rae, John | Ref R288 |
On 24th May 1781, he married Ann Thomas at Heptonstall Church.
Children:
John died 17th April 1800 (aged 61)
SQUARE.IND was buried at E & His Sons ‡ [Grave Ref: 79]: John (senior) [24th April 1800]
| Rafferty, Thomas | Ref R432 |
He was a baker [1891, 1901, 1911] / a retired baker [1939].
Around 1883, he married Margaret [1859-1922].
Margaret was born in Dublin
Children:
They lived at
Margaret died 24th January 1922 (aged 62).
Thomas died in Halifax [13th January 1946] (aged 84).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 612]
| Ragby Bridge, Walsden | Ref R82 |
| Raggalds Inn Bar, Queensbury | Ref R1310 |
In 1840, the side gates and chairs at the toll gate were advertised to let by auction at the George, Brighouse
| Raggede, Alice de | Ref R554 |
She appears to have been dismissed. On 27th August 1306, the Archbishop of York sent a letter to the Prioress of Kirklees seeking readmission of
Alice Ragged, your fellow nun [who being] often deceived by the allurements of frail flesh, in levity of mind, hath gone from her house into the world, and hath wandered in great peril, having long put off her religious habit
She was again accused in 1315
| Raghanald | Ref R791 |
There are very few documents this early. Farrer believed that Raghanald was probably thane of Lytham, Bootle, Linacre and Woodplumpton about the time of the Norman Invasion.
[Lancashire Pipe Rolls & Early Lancashire Charters, p. 43]
He married Unknown.
Child: Ravenkil
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| Ragman's toffee | Ref R373 |
a bilious yellow hue
| Railway Bishop | Ref R79 |
| Railway Cocoa House, Halifax | Ref R1062 |
A branch of the Halifax Cocoa House Company at the junction of Horton Street and Church Street. In 1891, they could accommodate 300 customers. Recorded in 1893.
By the 1920s, it was occupied by Ramsden's leather factory
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Glover
| Railway Coffee Tavern, Halifax | Ref R1479 |
Recorded in 1887, when Mayor Richard Horsfall and the Mayoress entertained Corporation staff here
| Railway Companies | Ref R1021 |
| Railway Genealogy | Ref R1620 |
Until the website is published, you can direct any enquiries to
railgenealogy@gmail.com
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| Railway Restaurant, Halifax | Ref R1097 |
| Railway stations | Ref R275 |
| Raine, Eliza | Ref R300 |
She was illegitimate [?], born and brought up in Madras and was of Anglo-Indian parentage. Her mother was Indian.
In 1800, when her father died, she and her sister came to England to be educated at Mr Lumley's Boarding School for Ladies.
Being of a foreign appearance, she was sent to the attic at the school. Here, she met Anne Lister who had also been sent to the attic because of her disruptive behaviour in the school
In 1805, when they were both young girls, aged 13, she met Anne Lister and they became lovers – Anne's first. They agreed to become man and wife and exchanged wedding rings and took vows.
When teachers found Anne and Eliza passing love-letters, Anne was expelled and returned to Halifax.
Eliza spent holidays with Anne at Skelfler and at Shibden Hall. They both kept diaries and developed a writing code for these and to exchange love letters.
Distanced from Anne, Eliza became lonely and melancholic. She suffered from a mental illness, and in 1814, she was declared insane. In 1816, she was committed to a lunatic asylum at Clifton, York, where she spent the rest of her life.
In 1817, she was in the care of Dr Henry Stephen Belcombe at Clifton, York.
She was buried at St Thomas's Church, Osbaldwick, York
| Raine, John Robert | Ref R711 |
Born 17th October 1887.
He was an engineer of Lower Giles Farm, Shelf Moor [1908].
On 8th August 1908, he married (1) Minnie Sutcliffe in Halifax.
Minnie died in Halifax [Q1 1950] (aged 66).
In [Q4] 1950, John Robert married (2) Louisa Ann. Shackleton [1890-1970] in Halifax.
Louisa Ann was born 18th May 1890
Louisa Ann died Q1 1970.
John Robert died in Halifax [Q2 1971]
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| Raine, Thomas | Ref R317 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Michael's & All Angels' Church, Shelf
| Raine, Dr William | Ref R1499 |
He married an unidentified Indian woman.
Children:
He died on the voyage back to England.
After his death, Dr William Duffin became guardian of his daughters and brought them back to England in 1803
| Raisbeck, Thomas | Ref R169 |
He was a gasworks labourer [1901].
He married Mary Sarah [1872-19??].
Mary Sarah was born in Carlton, Durham
Children:
They lived at 4 Mason's Court, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham [1901].
Thomas died in Stockton in 1903 (aged 39).
In [Q2] 1907, Mary Sarah married (2) Thomas William Paddison
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Raisbeck, Thomas William Hitching | Ref R279 |
Born in Barnard Castle, Durham.
He was a member of Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax / a box lad at carpet works [1911] / a creeler at Dean Clough.
He lived at 58 Oxford Terrace, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [26th October 1914], and he served as a Driver with D Battery 38th Brigade with the Royal Field Artillery.
He was killed in advances against the enemy near Wervicq. He was with his team, taking up the guns into action, when a shell hit the road alongside the team, killing Driver Raisbeck, wounding his corporal, and wounding the horses [16th October 1918].
The Halifax Courier [9th November 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Hooge Crater Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref XVII H 2].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Halifax Bowling Club, on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets, and on the Memorial at Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax
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| Raistrick Greave, Heptonstall | Ref R298 |
It appears to have been extended twice to add a barn and a cottage, probably in the 18th century.
Owners and tenants have included
It stood alongside the Long Causeway.
It is now a ruin
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Cant & David Nortcliffe
| Raistrick, Peter William | Ref R352 |
During the Troubles in Northern Ireland, he was shot and killed in the Creggan area of Londonderry [11th June 1972].
He was buried at Illingworth Moor Wesleyan Chapel.
Killed in the Service of his Country
He is remembered on Bradshaw War Memorial
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| Rake End, Walsden | Ref R1714 |
| Rake Hey Farm, Todmorden | Ref R1600 |
Early 19th century house and barn.
Owners and tenants have included
| Ralph, Harold | Ref R185 |
In 1917, he married Phyllis Fossey in Halifax.
Children:
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| Ralph, Rev John | Ref R30 |
He founded the Library at the Chapel, and was one of the originators of the Halifax Circulating Library.
He married Dorothy Rhodes.
Dorothy was the daughter of John Rhodes
Children:
There was a memorial to Rev Ralph in Northgate End Chapel
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| Ralph, John Rhodes | Ref R307 |
He was JP for the West Riding [1851] / landed proprietor [1851] / railway shareholder [1861].
On 17th February 1820, he married Agnes Bickerstaff Ramsden in Halifax.
Agnes was the daughter of Rowland Ramsden
Children:
They lived at
He died at Furnival's Inn, London.
See Railway companies and West Yorkshire Railway Company
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| Ramsay, Michael | Ref R559 |
| Ramsbotham, James | Ref R861 |
He was a partner in James & Thomas Ramsbotham.
James died in 1835.
After his death, his nephew James Ramsbotham joined the partnership
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| Ramsbotham, James | Ref R846 |
Born in the Vale of Todmorden.
He was a partner in James & Thomas Ramsbotham [1835] / a land owner [1871].
On 22nd April 1837, he married Jane Fielden at Christ Church, Todmorden.
Jane was the daughter of Joshua Fielden
Children:
They lived at Crowborough Warren, Sussex [1871].
Living with them [in 1871] were grandchildren James H. [b 1867] & Hilda [b 1871].
James (a substantial landowner) died in Crowborough Warren in 1888.
Jane died at the home of her son in London
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| Ramsbotham's: James & Thomas Ramsbotham | Ref R1448 |
Partners included James Ramsbotham, Thomas Ramsbotham, and his son James Ramsbotham
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| Ramsbotham, John | Ref R845 |
He married Rebecca Bury [1734-1807].
Children:
The sons were partners in James & Thomas Ramsbotham and owners of mills in and around Todmorden
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| Ramsbotham, John Hodgson | Ref R1758 |
He was buried at St Wilfrid's Church, Calverley
| Ramsbotham, Thomas | Ref R291 |
In the late 18th century, he lived in the master's house at Ewood Mill where he has a cotton carding and spinning business, putting-out work to the local weavers.
He was a partner in James & Thomas Ramsbotham
He also had an iron foundry and workers producing cotton machinery for a Manchester company of which he was a partner (or owner).
On 26th May 1802, he married Esther Openshaw [1775-1826] at St Mary the Virgin, Bury.
Esther was the daughter of daughter of Mary (née Turner) [1734-1839] & James Openshaw [1737-1808], of Bury
Children:
In 1832, he built Robinwood Mill, Todmorden.
He owned much property in and around Todmorden.
He bought Platts House and Carr Barn from Joshua Fielden [1820s].
In 1826-1828, he built Centre Vale House. He diverted the river in order to get a wider sweep of land for the house. Abraham Stansfield worked as a gardener at the house.
A memorial was erected to Thomas opposite his pew in Christ Church
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| The Ramsbottom family of Birks Hall | Ref R898 |
| Ramsbottom, Elizabeth | Ref R381 |
On their brother's death, Birks Hall passed to her and her sister, Mary.
She married Edward Brooke.
For about 35 years after the death of John Gott, husband of her daughter Mary Ann, the two widowed sisters reigned over Pellon and Wheatley.
In 1853, the two sisters gave £400 and the land for building Pellon Church and Parsonage.
On Mary's death, Elizabeth inherited the estates. In her (Mary's) will, she left the estates to her daughter, Mary Ann, for life, with the remainder in tail to her children.
Elizabeth survived her husband.
She died in 1857.
The epitaph on the memorial for Elizabeth and other members of her family in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
| Ramsbottom, Francis | Ref R793 |
He established the Ramsbottom family of Birks Hall.
On 6th June 1670, he married Agnes Threapland in Bradford.
Children:
| Ramsbottom, Francis | Ref R794 |
He married Martha [17??-1773].
Child: Robert
The epitaph on the family memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
| Ramsbottom, Henry | Ref R948 |
Question: Is this the same as Henry Ramsbottom [1786-1859]?
Cotton spinner at Foster Mill, Hebden Bridge [1816, 1830s] and Ewood Mill, Stansfield [1825]
| Ramsbottom, Henry | Ref R423 |
Question: Is this the same as Henry Ramsbottom [17??-18??]?
Son of John Ramsbottom.
Owned Salford Mill, Todmorden [1814]
He married Sarah Holt.
Child: John
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| Ramsbottom, John | Ref R860 |
He married Peggy [1765-1852].
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| Ramsbottom, John | Ref R189 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a railway and mill engineer.
He did much work on the use of steam-power in the family's cotton business. He made many inventions for the new railway industry, including a water trough and pick-up system, and the split piston ring which is still in use on petrol and diesel engines. He was President of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.
In [Q2] 1859, he married (1) Mary Ann Goodfellow in Southport.
Children:
Both sons were well-known engineers.
Details of Mary's death / burial place are not yet known.
John married (2) Unknown.
He died at his home Fern Hill, Alderley Edge, Cheshire. [Q2 1897] (aged 82) He was buried at Macclesfield Cemetery.
In July 2004, a plaque at Todmorden Railway Station was unveiled in his memory
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| Ramsbottom, Mary | Ref R380 |
She married James Lancashire.
They had no children.
For many years, the two widowed sisters reigned over Pellon and Wheatley.
In 1853, they gave £400 and the land for building Pellon Church and Parsonage.
On Mary's death, Elizabeth inherited the estates.
Mary survived her husband.
The epitaph on the memorial for Mary and other members of her family in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
| Ramsbottom, Robert | Ref R795 |
He married Mary [1732-1822].
Children:
The epitaph on the family memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
| Ramsbottom, Robert | Ref R166 |
He lived at Birks Hall, Ovenden.
On Tuesday, March 12th 1822, he was killed in the quarry in Brackenbed Lane where he was taking shelter under a large mass of projecting stone; the stone fell and crushed him to death.
Other reports of his death say that
he was assisting one of his labourers
He was the last male Ramsbottom, and Birks Hall passed to his sisters, Mary and Elizabeth.
The epitaph on the family memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
| Ramsbottom, Robert | Ref R1610 |
He married Hannah Leah.
He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1892
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| Ramsbottom, Samuel | Ref R350 |
He inherited Birks Hall, Ovenden and owned it for 1 year.
He married Mary Farrer.
Children:
| Ramsbottom, Samuel Francis | Ref R348 |
In 1707, he inherited Birks Hall. He was a maltster. The kilns at Birks were worked for about 150 years afterwards. Remains of the vats are still to be found in the outbuildings.
On 4th June 1708, he married Sarah, daughter of John King.
Children:
| Ramsden ... | Ref R10 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Ramsden & Baxter | Ref R1285 |
In 1856, the partnership was declared bankrupt. Both partners were independently declared bankrupt at the same time.
At Leeds Bankruptcy Court, the court was not happy with the answers given about the firm's finances, and the case was postponed sine die. The protracted bankruptcy hearing – during which the court suspected them of concealing assets – occupied much of the local papers at the time
| Ramsden & Tatham | Ref R1738 |
Recorded in May 1861, when when The Black Bull in Bingley was advertised to let
| Ramsden's Baths, Rastrick | Ref R1017 |
Slipper baths and swimming pool. Established by N. Ramsden. Built (around 1890) on the east side of Bramston Street. This was the first swimming bath in the district.
Brighouse Swimming Club met here.
In 1894, Ramsden offered the baths to the Corporation, but the Council resolved
that the offer be not entertained
The Halifax Guardian [Saturday 26th May 1894] advertised
Sale by Auction on 29th May 1894 at the Sun Inn, Rastrick, Ramsdens Baths situate in Bramston Street, Rastrick with brick-built workshop, engine house, boiler house, &c, occupied by Messrs. Ramsdens
Water was obtained from drainage from the hillside. When a council tip was built higher up the valley, the water became polluted and the enterprise closed in 1903.
In 1910, the property was bought by Falcon Laundry.
Bath Place still stands
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
| Ramsden, Camm & Company Limited | Ref R1083 |
Established at Robin Hood Mill, Clifton Road [1840].
They were still at the mill [1874].
They employed about 300 workers [1895].
By 1921, the business had moved to Leopold Works, Brighouse.
They did much work for the international market in Europe, America and the East.
Around 1960, they were taken over by Spencers of Wakefield.
| Ramsden, Chadwick & Company | Ref R1139 |
| Ramsden's Charity | Ref R588 |
| Ramsden Clough Reservoir, Todmorden | Ref R783 |
See Ramsden Clough
| Ramsden Clough, Walsden | Ref R607 |
Traces of mediæval iron-working have been found here
See Furniss Farm, Ragby Bridge, Walsden and Ramsden Wood Mill, Walsden
| Ramsden's (Halifax) | Ref R1569 |
They occupied what had been the Railway Cocoa House, Halifax [1920s]
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Glover
| Ramsden, Harrison & Company | Ref R1087 |
Partners included Colonel Thomas Ramsden of Heath Hall, Halifax
| Ramsden House, Elland | Ref R684 |
| Ramsden House, Holmfield | Ref R129 |
| Ramsden's: J. D. Ramsden & Sons | Ref R1031 |
| Ramsden,'s: J. Ramsden, Son & Company | Ref R1160 |
| Ramsden's: John Ramsden & Sons | Ref R1036 |
| Ramsden North Farm, Walsden | Ref R8201 |
Now 2 dwellings.
Owners and tenants have included
| Ramsden's: Robert & John Ramsden | Ref R1449 |
| Ramsden's: Thomas Ramsden & Son Limited | Ref R1090 |
In 1881, they acquired the town centre brewery of Lupton & Charnock, then Brear & Brown, and then John Naylor's Halifax Brewery.
On 27th January 1894, the firm became Ramsden's Stone Trough Brewery at Commercial Street, Halifax / Ward's End, Halifax.
Directors were:
In 1919, they acquired the business and houses of James Alderson & Company Limited.
During the 1930s, their bottles were made by Lax & Shaw, Leeds.
In 1964, the company joined Joshua Tetley & Son Limited, a subsidiary of Allied Breweries Limited.
It has been said that the business closed because they needed to expand, but that it was not possible to extend their town-centre site.
The Brewery is discussed in the book Halifax Pubs
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| Ramsden's Toffee | Ref R762 |
| Ramsden Wood | Ref R123 |
On 27th September 1867, a large bird – said to be a Gannet or Solan Goose – was captured in Ramsden Wood. It had fallen to the ground in an exhausted state. It had a 6 ft wing span and was about 2 ft in length
| Ramsden Wood Farm, Mount Tabor | Ref R45 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Ramsden Wood, Mount Tabor | Ref R46 |
| Ramsden Wood Reservoir | Ref R752 |
The storage reservoir was built by J. F. Bateman as a part of the route from Widdop Reservoir to the Thrum Hall treatment works for distribution to Halifax.
It has a capacity of 11,295,000 gallons.
There is a ventilation shaft on Moor End Road
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| Ramshaw, Christopher | Ref R927 |
| Ramskill, James | Ref R534 |
He was assistant town clerk / borough accountant.
On 2nd January 1849, he married Elizabeth Susannah Drake [1834-1896] at Halifax Parish Church.
Elizabeth was born in Brighouse
Children:
They lived at 3 Norfolk Place [1871].
The couple emigrated to the USA [1874].
James died in 1882.
Elizabeth Susannah died in 1896.
The couple are buried at Forest Park, Cook, Illinois, USA
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| Rand & Asquith (Aceblade Limited) | Ref R1444 |
| Randal, Thomas | Ref R447 |
| Randerson, John | Ref R377 |
| Randolph, William | Ref R507 |
He was a member of St Bernard's Catholic Church, Halifax / employed by Edward Foster & Son Limited, Halifax [1914].
In [Q3] 1915, he married Julia Harold in Halifax.
Julia was the daughter of James Harold
They lived at 70 Portland Road, New Bank, Halifax
During World War I, he enlisted [1915] and served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 15th April 1917 (aged 22).
The Halifax Courier [25th August 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at H.A.C. Cemetery, Ecoust-St.Mein, France [Grave Ref III K 2]
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
His brother-in-law Thomas Francis Harold also died in the War
In [Q4] 1918, Julia married (2) Norman H. Lindsay in Halifax
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| Random, Roderick | Ref R865 |
Around 1870, he wrote a number of dialect poems for the Brighouse News
Question: Can anyone tell me anything about the man/woman?
| Raney, John T. | Ref R543 |
He was a worsted mill hand [1901] / a carpet printer [1911].
He served in World War I.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Raney, Patrick | Ref R548 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a dyer's labourer [1891].
In [Q2] 1888, he married Sabina Blackwell [1866-1949] in Halifax.
Sabina was born in Halifax.She was a card room hand (cotton) [1891], a hospital charwoman [1911]
Children:
The family lived at
| Range Bank Co-Op, Halifax | Ref R1341 |
| Range Hoyle, Todmorden | Ref R1687 |
| Rangeley, Arthur | Ref R483 |
Born in Elland.
He was a stone hewer [1911].
On 13th April 1907, he married Jane Bawtry [1886-19??] in Halifax.
Jane was born in Leeds
Children:
They lived at 7 Church Street, Elland [1911].
He joined the Territorials [5th December 1907] and was embodied into the British Expeditionary Force [5th August 1914]. He was with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He went to the Front aboard SS Invicta [14th April 1915].
He was promoted to Lance Corporal [17th July 1915].
He was wounded on 9th November 1915 and died the following day.
He was buried at Ferme-Olivier Cemetery, Belgium. [Grave Ref I J 2].
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland.
In 1917, Jane married George Atkinson at South Kirby.
They lived in Leeds.
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| Rangeley, Hartley | Ref R484 |
He was a stone delver [1879].
On 22nd November 1879, he married Caroline Steward [1858-19??] in Halifax.
Caroline was born in Elland
Children:
The children were born in Elland
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| Rangeley, James | Ref R831 |
On 22nd April 1821, he married Elizabeth (Betty) Horsfall [1805-1888].
Betty was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at Upper Edge, Elland [1871].
James died in 1852.
In 1872, Elizabeth married Thomas Sharratt
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| Rangeley, Percy Sinclair | Ref R830 |
Born in Southowram [19th January 1892].
He was a tram shed labourer (Corporation) [1911] / an ostler with the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway [1921].
In [Q4] 1918, he married Elsie Luty [1894-1964] in Halifax.
They lived at 16 Bowman Terrace, Halifax [1921].
Elsie died 7th May 1964 (aged 70), and was cremated at Park Wood, Elland Road.
Percy Sinclair died 8th February 1970 (aged 78).
He was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-F25] with his parents
| Rangeley, William | Ref R190 |
In 1871, Rachel married John Holroyd, and William was living with the family [1881]
Born at Elland Edge.
He was a quarryman [1881] / a stone delver [1891] / a stone delver (quarry) [1901].
On 24th November 1888, he married Selina Fawthrop in Halifax.
Selina was born in Southowram, the daughter of Seth Fawthrop
Children:
They lived at
William died 21st June 1904 (aged 44).
Selina died at Pinnar Lane [26th April 1926] (aged 66)
Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-F25]
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| Ranger, William | Ref R424 |
In 1850-1851, he carried out a survey of the sanitary conditions in Halifax – the Ranger Report.
During his first visit in May 1850, he looked at the sanitary conditions east of the Hebble, that is, Southowram and Northowram. He subsequently visited Elland [1851], Sowerby Bridge [1854]
He reported that life expectancy in Halifax was 55 years for gentry and tradesmen, and 22 for a labourer.
As a result of his findings, the Borough Council made an application to have the provisions of the Public Health Act [1848] applied to the town. This led to improvements in water supplies, drainage, public baths, and sanitation. In 1853, he planned a system of drains and sewers for the town.
Another recommendation of his report was the provision of model lodging houses in the town
See Slums, Dr William Alexander, Baptist Burial Ground, Haley Hill, J. Best, Frederick Garlick and Ogden reservoir
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| Rankin, Michael Henry | Ref R520 |
For 37 years, he was Registrar at Halifax County Court. He lived at New Road, Halifax [1874]
On 28th January 1847, he married Anna Gaskin at Edinburgh.
Anna was the daughter of the late Rev William Gaskin, Perpetual Curate of Wreay, Cumberland
Child: Henry Francis [1857-1883] who died in Dorchester
He died at Dorchester
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| Ranlite | Ref R425 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Gary Maslin
| RAOB | Ref R1270 |
| Raper, Henry Septimus | Ref R132 |
He was a grocer & draper [1881] / a retired grocer [1901].
In [Q3] 1871, he married Sarah Jane Chapman in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
The children (‡) were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [Grave Ref: 1/A68] with their Chapman grandparents
| Rasch, Major F. C. | Ref R627 |
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| Rastrick ... | Ref R49 |
| The Rastrick family | Ref R904 |
The red roses of the family's arms are featured in the Brighouse Coat of Arms
See Rastrick
| Rastrick, C. V. | Ref R563 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the Scottish Rifles.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Rastrick, Clement | Ref R78 |
Born in Bailiff Bridge / Bradford / Hipperholme.
He was a draper's assistant [1901] / a general draper shopkeeper [1911].
In [Q4] 1906, he married Edith Naylor in Halifax.
Edith was born in Hipperholme
They lived at
During World War I, he served as a Private with the Durham Light Infantry.
He died 4th March 1919 (aged 35).
He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [C U 108]
| Rastrick, Dan | Ref R550 |
He was a carpet weaver [1891, 1901].
He married Mary [1856-19??].
Mary was born in Liversedge
Children:
They lived at
| Rastrick, Henry de | Ref R389 |
He was Constable of Rastrick [1308].
He married Unknown.
Children:
See Northowram Hall
| Rastrick, Hugh de | Ref R803 |
He married Unknown.
Child: John
| Rastrick, John | Ref R808 |
Civil engineer of Morpeth, Northumberland.
He was one of the branch of the Rastrick family which moved to Northumberland
| Rastrick, John de | Ref R804 |
He married Unknown.
Child: John
| Rastrick, John de | Ref R805 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Henry
| Rastrick, John de | Ref R806 |
He married Alice de Woodhouse.
Alice was the daughter of Henry de Woodhouse
Child: John
| Rastrick, Roger de | Ref R802 |
Son of William de Binglaia. He was an early member of the Rastrick family. He held land in Rastrick, Skircoat and Clayton.
Recorded in 1251.
He married Unknown.
Child: Hugh
They lived at Lillands
| Rastrick, Thomas de | Ref R807 |
| Rastrick, William | Ref R810 |
defender of the Protestant church
and spent his great estate in support of the war and of King William III.
He married Unknown.
| Rastrick, William | Ref R809 |
He married Unknown.
Child: John
He was the last member of the family to live at Rastrick House
| Rastrick, William de | Ref R8950 |
| Rastrik, Roger de | Ref R1540 |
| Ratcher Cottage, Todmorden | Ref R157 |
| Ratcher Rock, Todmorden | Ref R1492 |
| Ratcliff, Harold | Ref R552 |
On 1st May 1919, he married Agnes Selina Sadler [1897-1979] at St James's Church, Halifax.
Agnes was born in Bethnal Green, London
They lived in Halifax.
He served in World War I.
During World War II, he served as a Private with the 8th Battalion (HD) Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment).
He died 29th June 1946 (aged 53).
He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [F 313]. His wife is mentioned on the grave
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Ratcliffe ... | Ref R118 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Ratcliffe, Brothers, & Company | Ref R1081 |
Woollen and blanket manufacturers at Mytholmroyd.
In April 1865, the partnership between Joshua & Squire Ratcliffe – known as John Ratcliffe & Sons – was dissolved by mutual consent. Squire carried on the woollen business on his own account at Rochdale. The manufacturing business was carried on under the name Ratcliffe, Brothers, & Company at Mytholmroyd
Joshua passed the business to his sons Thomas, Edwin, Joseph, and John.
In September 1872, Thomas wanted to expand, but his brothers did not agree and the partnership was dissolved.
See Calder House Mills, Mytholmroyd and Green Hill Mill, Mytholmroyd
| Ratcliffe's: James Ratcliffe & Sons | Ref R1420 |
Established by James Ratcliffe
| Ratcliffe's: James Ratcliffe & Sons | Ref R455 |
In June 1855, he was declared insolvent and paid 3/6d in the pound dividend
| Ratcliffe's: John Ratcliffe & Sons | Ref R1169 |
They were at Denholme Mill, Sowerby Bridge [1845] and Rochdale.
Partners included the sons of John Ratcliffe: Squire, Joshua, and Charles.
By 1852, they needed to expand and moved to Mytholmroyd where they built Green Hill Mill and later the neighbouring Albert Mill.
In November 1858, the partnership was dissolved and Squire & Joshua carried on the business under the same name.
In April 1865, the partnership was dissolved by mutual consent.
Squire carried on the woollen business on his own account at Rochdale.
The manufacturing business was carried on under the name Ratcliffe, Brothers, & Company at Mytholmroyd.
Joshua handed the business over to his 4 sons: Thomas, Edwin, Joseph, and John. The 4 brothers formed the company Ratcliffe Brothers.
See Joseph Crowther
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| Ratcliffe's: Thomas Ratcliffe & Company Limited | Ref R1084 |
They were at Mytholmroyd.
In 1915, the firm was controlled by his sons-in-law John Culpan and David Smith, who inherited the business, and became Thomas Ratcliffe & Company Limited.
Norman Culpan was in charge of the company and developed the Moderna blanket – which was guaranteed to be mothproof, fadeless, unshrinkable and odourless – and which became world-famous.
The firm developed a material known as wool-fibro which was used for making coats and clothing.
In 1951, the firm was taken over by a company from Witney, Oxfordshire and became Moderna (Witney) Limited.
| Ratcliffe's: W. Ratcliffe & Sons | Ref R1100 |
| Rathband, Rev Nathaniel | Ref R146 |
Son of William Rathband, a Nonconformist minister in Lancashire [?].
He was Puritan Minister at Sowerby [1635-1645]. He moved to York where he became a well-known preacher.
He was ejected from the rectory of Ripley, Knaresborough [1662].
His brother, William [d 1695], was ejected from Southwold, Essex at the same time.
See John Kershaw
| Rathmell, Rev Albert | Ref R231 |
In [Q3] 1903, he married Emily Blackburn [1870-1939] in Halifax.
Children:
Emily died 19th January 1939 (aged 69).
Albert died 13th March 1944 (aged 69).
Members of the family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery
| Rathmell, Benjamin | Ref R824 |
He was a butcher / branch manager Co-operative Society [1911].
He married [Q2] 1912 Mabel Harrison Pickersgill in Halifax.
Mabel was the daughter of John William Pickersgill
| Rathmell, David Holmes | Ref R826 |
Born in Halifax [12th July 1915].
He married Lily [1920-2000].
David died 27th December 1979 (aged 64).
Lily died 3rd August 2000 (aged 80).
Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: NL-A1A]
| Rathmell, Fred | Ref R818 |
Born in Southowram [Q3 1877].
He was a cotton maker-up [1891] / a cart driver [1901] / a general carrier [1911].
In [Q4] 1902, he married Sarah Anne Taylor [1878-1954] in Halifax.
Sarah Anne was born in Southowram
Children:
They lived at 33 Delvers Arms Cottages, Brookfoot [1911].
Fred died 22nd March 1936 (aged 58).
Sarah Anne died 1st April 1954 (aged 76).
Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-A27]
| Rathmell, Holmes | Ref R549 |
He was a farmer (employer) [1901] / a farmer (own account) [1921].
In [Q3] 1895, he married Sarah Hannah Noble [1873-1947].
in Wetherby
Sarah Hannah was born in Rigton
Children:
The family lived at
Holmes died in Calder District [8th December 1940] (aged 77).
Sarah Hannah died 14th February 1947 (aged 74).
The couple were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram
| Rathmell, John | Ref R819 |
He was a van driver [1881] / a general carrier [1891] / a carting agent (employer) [1901, 1911].
He established John Rathmell & Sons.
In [Q4] 1872, he married Fanny Harvey [1851-1918].
Fanny was born in Little Hale, Lincolnshire
Children:
The children were born in Southowram.
They lived at
John died 1st October 1912 (aged 62).
Fanny died 14th October 1918 (aged 67).
Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-E35]
| Rathmell's: John Rathmell & Sons | Ref R525 |
| Rathmell, Leonard | Ref R1579 |
He was a dyer's labourer [1901] / a master butcher in Brighouse between the wars / a master butcher at 3 Commercial Street, Brighouse [1921].
His shop was next to the George Hotel.
In 1906, he married Annie Binns.
Annie was the daughter of Thomas Binns
Children:
After Leonard's death, his son Jack took over the running of the shop, until 1952, when he moved south for health reasons.
The shop in Brighouse was sold to Leonard's nephew Arnold, the son of Benjamin (Leonard's younger brother) who had a butcher's business in Elland
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| Rathmell, Lister | Ref R825 |
Born in Rigton, Yorkshire [27th December 1907].
He was a farm worker on his father's farm [1921] / a dairy farmer [1939].
In [Q4] 1935, he married Florence Pickersgill [1906-1978] in Halifax.
Florence was born 28th March 1906
They lived at 21 brookfoot lane, brighouse [1939].
Florence died 2nd July 1978 (aged 72).
Lister died 7th September 1986 (aged 78).
The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: NL-A36]
| Ratlidge, Henry | Ref R43 |
Born in Castleford.
He was a mill hand [1871] / a road layer/labourer [1884] / a mason's labourer [1891] / a dry waller mason [1901].
On 19th April 1884, he married Mary Ellen Marsland [1863-1909] in Halifax.
Mary Ellen was born in Wheatley
Children:
The children were born in Warley.
The 1911 census shows that they had had 12 children of whom 9 were still alive at that time.
Son Joshua Henry and Zia were killed in World War I.
They lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Christina Harkness & Glynn Helliwell
| Ratlidge, Joshua Henry | Ref R40 |
Born in Keighley [27th June 1888].
He was a cotton cop twirler [1901] / a reservist / serving in India (having signed up for the military) [1908] / a member of Burnley police force [1912].
On 18th January 1913, he married Annie Silverwood [1887-1961] in Keighley.
Annie was born in Keighley
Child: Mary [1914-1924]
They lived in Burnley [1918].
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant Royal Horse Artillery (Berkshire Regiment) and the Royal Field Artillery.
He was killed in action [14th November 1917].
He was buried at Oxford Road Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref V D 15].
His brother Zia also died in the War
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| Ratlidge, Mr | Ref R172 |
He married Ann [1828-1???].
Ann was born in Stone, Staffordshire
Children:
They lived at Spring Gardens, Warley [1871]
| Ratlidge, Zia | Ref R39 |
Born 23rd September 1898.
He was a part-timer / setter (worsted spinning) [1911].
During World War I, he enlisted in Keighley [2nd March 1916], and was called up [16th February 1917].
He was sent to France [12th December 1917] and served as a Private with the 22nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry.
He was engaged in fighting at the Battle of St Quentin, Croix Moligneaux, Somme.
He died of wounds [26th March 1918].
He was buried at Ham British Cemetery, Muille-Villette, France [Grave Ref I A 14].
His brother Joshua Henry also died in the War
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| Rattan Clough, Cornholme | Ref R678 |
On 9th July 1870, 3 people lost their lives in floods here.
See Brooks & Pickup Brickworks and Ratten Clough Pit
| Rattenstall Bank, Hebden Bridge | Ref R590 |
| Rattray, Rev James | Ref R850 |
He was Minister at Moor End Congregational Church [1791-1793].
The people disliked his teaching and he was abandoned by his congregation who
starved him out in 2 years
He moved to Sheffield where he published 2 sermons from Psalm 89,15 entitled The Joyful Sound
| Raven, Charlie | Ref R854 |
Born in Barnsley.
He was a pattern box labourer at stuff dyers [1911] / employed at Brookfoot Dye Works.
In 1917, he married Ida Summerscales at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick.
Ida, of Greetland, was the daughter of Sam Summerscales, teamer
Charlie was a Sergeant with the West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) in Longroyd Hospital, Rastrick [1917]
They lived at 11 Coronation Street, Greetland [1918].
During World War I, he volunteered in Brighouse [August 1914], and he served as a Sergeant with the 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was wounded twice.
He died of pneumonia at hospital in Étaples [19th June 1918] (aged 25).
The Halifax Courier [29th June 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Étaples Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref LXVI F 2].
His brother George Frederick also died in the War and 2 other brothers also served
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| Raven, George Frederick | Ref R496 |
He was a silk dresser [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 25th November 1917 (aged 23).
He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref XXVII BB 19A].
He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Brighouse Parish Church.
His brother Charlie also died in the War and 2 other brothers also served
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| Raven, John Herbert | Ref R22 |
Baptised at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones [2nd June 1895].
He was a schoolmaster [1954].
On 23rd December 1922, he married Erica Priestley [1895-1982] at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones.
They both died in Fakenham, Norfolk
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| Raven, John William | Ref R21 |
He was a police constable [1891, 1901] / a police pensioner [1911].
In [Q1] 1884, he married Emma Elvin [1860-1937] in Caistor, Lincolnshire.
Emma was born in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Children:
They lived at
Sons Charlie & George Frederick died in World War I
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| Raven, Kenneth Noel | Ref R27 |
Baptised at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones [29th January 1902].
He was a wages clerk [1954].
On 9th August 1923, he married May Sunderland [1899-1993] at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones.
They both died in Halifax
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| Raven Lodge, Elland | Ref R209 |
Just off Broad Carr Lane, on the southern edge of the estate.
It looks to have been built in the mid 19th century, but using window surrounds, finials etc from the 16th/17th century
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Cant
| Raven Lodge, Sowerby Bridge | Ref R696 |
Owners and tenants have included
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Cant
| Raven Stones, Widdop | Ref R366 |
| Raven Street Progressive Spiritualists' Society | Ref R1407 |
See Lyceum Assembly Rooms, Halifax and Spiritualism
| Ravenkil | Ref R792 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Roger son of Ravenkil
This & associated entries use material contributed by Joanne Backhouse
| Ravenscliffe High School Baths, Halifax | Ref R1019 |
| Ravenscliffe Lodge, Halifax | Ref R1658 |
| Ravenscliffe, Skircoat Green | Ref R20 |
Edward Crossley lived here. He demolished the house in 1872 and built Bermerside House
| Ravensprings Park, Brighouse | Ref R332 |
| Ravenswood, Halifax | Ref R266 |
Owners and tenants have included
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| Raw End Farm, Luddendenfoot | Ref R351 |
There is a 17th century aisled barn with pad stones and roof trusses.
Contributor Beryl Holden tells me that
I have looked into its history, but I could never get much beyond the period when the then owner fled to America in the 1700s
Question: Does anyone know the identity of AH who built the house?
Does anyone know the identity of the owner who fled to America?
Contributor Maggie Berry cites a legal document dated 1790 which records
Robert Ralston of Philadelphia in the state of Pennsylvania in North America merchant sole assignee of the estate of William Pollard of the said city a bankrupt, and also the said William Pollard by John Rawson of Stony Royd parish of Halifax merchant to William Rawson of Halifax merchant – one messuage or farm called Rawend in Blackwood in graveship of Sowerby with several closes of land belonging to ...
A Mrs Smith of Raw End Farm, Sowerby is recorded in 1878 when she bought Bent Farm, Sowerby for £826
This & associated entries use material contributed by Maggie Berry, David Cant & Beryl Holden
| Raw Farm, Hebden Bridge | Ref R785 |
Little Raw Farm lies just west
| Raw Holme Farm, Hebden Bridge | Ref R1604 |
| Raw Pickle, Sowerby Bridge | Ref R108 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Raw Royd, Hebden Bridge | Ref R1721 |
When Cockcroft died in 1643, he left the property to his son William.
Richard Sutcliffe is recorded here
| Raw Royds, Wadsworth | Ref R1609 |
| Raw, Thomas | Ref R1138 |
He was Police constable [1881] / Police Inspector [1891] / Superintendent of Police in Halifax [1901] / a police pensioner [1911]
In [Q1] 1873, he married (1) Emma Ann Bowes [1856-1893] in Guisborough, Yorkshire.
Emma Ann was born in Great Ayrton, Yorkshire
Children:
Emma Ann died [Q1] 1893.
In [Q3] 1893, he married (2) Mary Rushworth Robinson [1857-1922] in Halifax.
Mary was born in Halifax. She had a son John S Robinson [b 1890] by her first marriage
They had no other children.
They lived at
Mary (possibly) died in Fylde [Q2 1922].
Thomas (possibly) died in Halifax [Q3 1929]
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| Rawbank House, Stainland | Ref R629 |
| Rawbon, Albert Edward | Ref R1503 |
Born in Swansea.
He was a clothier's assistant [1891] / a high class tailor & juvenile clothier at 47 Crown Street, Halifax [1900] / a tailor & clothier [1901].
In [Q3] 1892, he married Clara Robertshaw [1871-19??] in Halifax.
Clara was born in Halifax
Children:
The family lived at
| Rawbon, Thomas Charles | Ref R218 |
He was a carriage maker [1871, 1885] / a coach builder [1886] / an arch & carriage maker [1891] / a chapel caretaker [1891].
In [Q2] 1864, he married (1) Sophia Fogg [1842-1???] in Bristol.
Sophia was born in London
Children:
In May 1897, he (possibly) married (2) Alice Garner in Manchester.
The family lived at
The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3767] but their names do not appear on the gravestone.
Charles died in Halifax [Q4 1904].
The burial places of Charles and/or his wives are not yet known
| Rawcliffe, George | Ref R863 |
He was a hand loom weaver (woollen) [1851].
Around 1828, he married Charlotte [1804-1???].
Charlotte was born in Stainland
Children:
They lived at Stainland [1851]
| Rawcliffe, John | Ref R1680 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
| Rawcliffe, Thomas | Ref R213 |
He married Sarah [1808-1866].
Child: David [1847-1880] who was buried with his parents
Sarah died 25th June 1866 (aged 58).
Thomas died 10th May 1882 (aged 70).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2321] with James Farrar [1834-1884] (iron broker)
| Rawcliffe, Thomas | Ref R34 |
Born in Stainland.
He was a shop keeper [1871] / a presser [1881] / a cloth presser [1901, 1911].
In [Q4] 1868, he married Mary Ann Taylor [1833-1904] in Halifax.
Mary Ann was the daughter of Benjamin Taylor.She was a grocer [1881]
Children:
They lived at New Street, Stainland-with Old Lindley [1871, 1881, 1901, 1911].
Mary Ann died 7th March 1904 (aged 71).
Thomas died 14th March 1915 (aged 72).
The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S1/13] with Mary Ann's parents
| Rawden Mill Lock, Hebden Bridge | Ref R558 |
| The Rawdon family | Ref R977 |
See Blue-backs, Callis Mill, Charlestown, Christopher Rawdon and Underbank Hall, Charlestown
| Rawdon, Christopher | Ref R560 |
On 16th August 1751, he married Abigail Hodgson at Thornton, Bradford.
Children:
He was made a Freeman of York in 1752.
He was a Trustee of Northgate End Chapel [1757, 1782].
He was buried at Bilborough
| Rawdon, Christopher | Ref R15 |
He was in partnership at Oldroyd Mill, Langfield and at Lob Mill with James Hollinrake and William Ingham.
In 1792, he sold land to his brother, John, who built Lacy House, Charlestown.
The family had mills at Underbank, Todmorden and Callis Mill, Charlestown Like several other local companies, they issued their own banknotes called blue-backs.
On 1st July 1779, he married Sophia James [1756-1???].
Sophia came from Bristol
Children:
He fought a duel with William Winn in which a part of Winn's ear was shot off, and Rawdon
got out of the way for some time till the affair was settled by friends
He built Underbank Hall, Hebden Bridge.
He was one of the subscribers to the Leeds Infirmary [1792].
| Rawdon, Christopher | Ref R242 |
He was educated at Switzerland [1787-1790] in Lisbon, and in Nottinghamshire.
He was a representative for his father's business in Portugal [1807-1823].
On 23rd October 1821, he married his second cousin, Charlotte, daughter of Rawdon Briggs.
Child: a daughter who married [17th January 1809] wine merchant William Voase of Hull
He lived at Underbank Hall, Charlestown.
In 1823, the family moved to Liverpool.
He had interests in several local mills, including
He and his brother, James, gave large sums of money to create a fund to support poor Unitarian ministers. In 1856, this became the Ministers' Stipend Augmentation Fund.
| Rawdon's: Christopher Rawdon, James & Company | Ref R1451 |
| Rawdon, Major General Edward Alfred Green | Ref R1635 |
Son of Susannah (née Emmott) & George Green, a gentleman of Harley street, London.
Born in London [27th August 1819].
Baptised at Saint-Giles-in-the-Field, London.
He owned much land and property in the Luddendenfoot area.
He served on the Bombay staff of the Indian Army, and was a retired general (full pay) [1881].
In 1870, he assumed the name Green-Emmott-Rawdon.
In 1848, he married Charlotte Augusta Nayland [1818-1899], born in Dublin.
Children:
At least one of his children was born in India.
They lived at
After having
been in a pitiable state of health for some time
he died at Prince's Square, London [19th January 1890].
He was buried at Rawdon [24th January 1890].
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £10,649 14/-.
Charlotte Augusta died on 16th April 1899.
She was buried at Rawdon [22nd April 1899].
The General Rawdon, Luddendenfoot was (possibly) named for him.
This & associated entries use material contributed by James Ashworth
| Rawdon-Hastings, Francis | Ref R1369 |
Several pubs were renamed in his honour, including (possibly) General Rawdon, Luddendenfoot
| Rawdon, James | Ref R243 |
He had interests in several local mills, including Cowbridge Mill, Todmorden.
In 1813, he was a member of a Committee supporting those affected by the Luddites.
He married Unknown.
He went to live in Liverpool when the family's Callis Mill burnt down in the 1830s.
He and his brother, Christopher, gave large sums of money to create a fund to support poor Unitarian ministers. In 1856, this became the Ministers' Stipend Augmentation Fund.
| Rawdon, John | Ref R140 |
He was a Trustee of Northgate End Chapel [1782].
In 1792, he bought land from his brother, Christopher, on which he built Lacy House, Charlestown
| Rawdon, Mr | Ref R1708 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
| Rawdon, Rhodes & Briggs | Ref R1063 |
| Rawlence, Edward | Ref R1323 |
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| Rawling, John Willie | Ref R504 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
He died 27th November 1917 (aged 19).
He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [Grave Ref 8]
| Rawlings, Charles Francis Harold | Ref R1537 |
He was a theatrical manager in Halifax [1891] / working in the wool trade (possibly) for his brother William in Bradford [1901]
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| Rawlings, Francis | Ref R1179 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a boot and shoe manufacturer / lessee of the Theatre Royal, Halifax [1874] / a Trustee of Northgate End Chapel [1861].
In 1846, he married (1) Mary Ann Swaine [1823-1854].
Child: Francis Henry who died 9th June 1854 (aged 3 months)
Mary Ann died (possibly of perinatal complications) [14th May 1854] (aged 31).
He married (2) Mary Ellen [1833-1860].
Children:
Mary Ellen died 18th March 1860 (aged 27).
In [Q3] 1862, he married (3) Margaret Elizabeth Milligan in Halifax.
Margaret was the daughter of William Milligan
Child: 4. Charles Francis Harold
In August 1880, he was involved in a court case in which George Paxton tried to recover damages for false imprisonment. The incident occurred when Paxton's troupe Peril played at the Theatre Royal. There was a misunderstanding over a dishonoured cheque which Paxton gave to Rawlings, and Rawlings had Paxton arrested and taken to the police station and held for 2 hours. The jury found for Paxton and he was awarded £50 damages.
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 399].
Francis died in Halifax.
Details of his death / burial place are not yet known
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| Rawlings, George | Ref R1536 |
He was a boot and shoe manufacturer at 9 Westgate [1837] / a master boot & shoe maker [1851].
On 28th December 1807, he married Lucy Aked [1790-1851] in Halifax.
Lucy was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at 22 Union Street, Halifax [1851].
Lucy died 22nd May 1851 (aged 61).
George died 15th November 1853 (aged 63).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4165] with George H. Rawlings [1830-12/12/1885] (shoemaker)
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| Rawlings, George | Ref R878 |
He was a bookkeeper [1881].
He married Eliza Ann [1831-1???].
Eliza Ann was born in Pontefract
Children:
They lived at 9 Crossley Terrace, Halifax [1881].
Living with them [in 1881] was widowed mother-in-law (?) Mary Rawlings [b 1800]
| Rawlings, William | Ref R1538 |
He became a successful cloth merchant in Bradford.
His nephew / younger brother, Charles Francis, (possibly) worked for William
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| Rawlins, William | Ref R87 |
He was a railway porter [1911].
He married Mary [1888-1924].
Mary was born in Bury, Lancashire
Children:
They lived at 6 Whitegate Bottom, Halifax [1911].
Mary died 1st March 1924 (aged 36)
William died 23rd February 1940 (aged 60)
Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: NL-B39]
| Rawlinson's: A. Rawlinson & Son | Ref R1039 |
| Rawlinson, James | Ref R847 |
He was a stone quarryman [1881]
In [Q3] 1870, he married Louisa Oates [1852-1941] in Halifax.
Louisa was born in Southowram
Children:
They lived at Hill Top, Southowram [1881].
James died Q3 1885 (aged 38).
Louisa married (2) Sydney Burnham
| Rawlinson, Rev John | Ref R657 |
On 28th June 1847, he married Mary Jane Stanley.
Mary Jane was the eldest daughter of Rev T. Rogers of Liverpool
Because of the cold Stainland winters, he left in July 1850 and moved to Cheltenham
| Rawlinson, Thomas | Ref R866 |
He wrote a number of tracts, including a temperance/religious pamphlet entitled
Justice and Mercy, or Alice the young orphan wanderer reclaimed
| Rawlinson, Thomas | Ref R127 |
In 1784, he built Lilly Lane Baths on land he leased from the Waterhouse Charities
He married Grace [1744-1812].
Children:
Thomas died 1st July 1802 (aged 55).
Grace died 24th March 1812 (aged 68).
Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 112]
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| Rawlinson, Walter Abraham | Ref R841 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a dye works labourer [1891] / a dyer's labourer [1901] / a warehouseman (grocery) with the Co-operative Society [1911].
In [Q2] 1899, he married Annie Parratt [1877-1951] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Walter died 22nd February 1931 (aged 57).
Annie died 4th March 1951 (aged 74).
Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-D52]
| Rawnsley ... | Ref R457 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Rawnsley & Marvell | Ref R1548 |
Partners (possibly) included members of the families of William Rawnsley & George Marvell
| Rawnsley & Robinson | Ref R1286 |
Partners included R. Rawnsley, J. Robinson and P. Rawnsley.
The partnership was dissolved in September 1866
| Rawnsley's: William Rawnsley Limited | Ref R1636 |
| Rawroyds Mill Company | Ref R1030 |
| Rawroyds Viaduct, Holywell Green | Ref R1381 |
14-arch railway viaduct built in 1875 for the Stainland branch line of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway.
On 4th February 1873, stone mason John Kilderry was killed working on the construction of the Viaduct.
| Rawson ... | Ref R6 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Rawson Almshouses, Sowerby | Ref R196 |
| Rawson & Crossley | Ref R1082 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Christina Crossley Ratcliffe & Christina Ratcliffe
| Rawson & Saltmarshe | Ref R1093 |
They also manufactured cloth at Bull Close Lane, Savile Green and Bullace Trees.
They were one of the first British companies to trade with overseas countries, including the Orient.
In 1758, the name was changed to W. H. Rawson & Company
| Rawson's Bank | Ref R11 |
In 1811, the Halifax New Bank was dissolved and became Rawson's Bank – which was run by William, John, and Christopher Rawson – and the Halifax Commercial Bank.
The bank drew on Jones, Lloyd & Company of 48 Lothbury, London, and on Sir R. Carr Glyn & Company of London.
In 1831, the branches of the bank at Halifax and Huddersfield were united to form the Halifax & Huddersfield Union Banking Company. Rawson's bank set up their offices at Royds' House with the entrance in Rawson Street, and the salon at Royds' House became their banking hall.
In 1836, the bank merged with the Halifax Joint Stock Bank.
In 1898, a new building – now occupied by Lloyds Bank – was built in Commercial Street, Halifax.
In 1918, the name was changed to the West Yorkshire Bank Limited, and this merged with Lloyds in 1919
| Rawson's: F. E. Rawson & Company | Ref R1057 |
| Rawson Field, Todmorden | Ref R1554 |
A mid 18th century laithe-house with a small farm and an attached barn.
Owners and tenants have included
The house is divided into 2 dwellings.
The surrounding area is built up with modern housing
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| Rawson's: J. W. & C. Rawson & Company, Halifax | Ref R1071 |
In 1836, they merged with the Huddersfield bank to become the Halifax & Huddersfield Union Banking Company Limited
See Rawson, Rhodes & Briggs and Rawson's Bank
| Rawson's: J. W. & C. Rawson & Company, Huddersfield | Ref R210 |
In 1836, they merged with the Halifax bank to become the Halifax & Huddersfield Union Banking Company Limited
| Rawson's Pool, Elland | Ref R314 |
| Rawson, Rhodes & Briggs | Ref R1076 |
John Rawson, William Rawson, John Rhodes and Rawdon Briggs have this day opened a New Banking House in George Street in this town [Halifax]
Early in 1811, the partnership was dissolved, and two new banks were established.
John Rawson and William Rawson – together with Christopher Rawson – established John, William & Christopher Rawson & Company.
John Rhodes and Rawdon Briggs set up their new business at Cow Green, Rhodes, Briggs & Company. After the death of John Rhodes, the business became Rawdon Briggs & Sons. With John Garlick they established Rhodes, Briggs & Garlick
| Rawson-Shaw, Kenneth | Ref R706 |
In 1928, he married Mrs Coates, a widow, from Sergoit, Kenya
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| Rawson Shaw Scholarship | Ref R589 |
These scholarships were the Rawson Shaw Higher Board School Scholarship and the Rawson Shaw Senior Scholarship, and enabled a scholar to proceed to one of The Yorkshire College of Science, Bradford Technical School, Halifax School of Art or Heath Grammar School.
He later gave a further £2,000 for the same purpose
| Rawson's: W. H. Rawson & Company | Ref R1077 |
The company had woollen manufacturing business at premises at Lee Bank Mill, Halifax and at Mill House, Sowerby.
The partners included John Rawson and William Henry Rawson.
The firm was famous for its covers, carriage-rugs and brightly-coloured fabrics which sold well in Europe, South America, Australia and New Zealand.
In the 1830s, they had a factory school.
In 1895, they employed around 300 workers.
In 1900, the partnership involved the Edwards family of Pye Nest and became Edwards & Rawson Limited.
| Rawson Wood | Ref R495 |
| Rawsonfield, Todmorden | Ref R160 |
| Rawsthorn, Frank | Ref R665 |
He was a farm servant of Old Edge, Heptonstall [1900] / a shoemaker [1901].
He married 1900 Alice Higgins [1876-1959].
Alice, a domestic servant of Slack, Heptonstall, was the daughter of Thomas Higgins, farmer
They lived at Old Edge, Heptonstall [1900, 1901].
On 19th July 1907, Frank departed Liverpool for Quebec, Canada, aboard the Turbine.
On 2nd July 1908, Frank & Alice departed Liverpool contracted to land at Wellington, New Zealand, aboard the Oswestry Grange
On 1st May 1937, Frank & Alice arrived in Southampton from Wellington, New Zealand, aboard the Arawa, proposed address in UK: Pilling Hall Farm, Heptonstall.
On 11th September 1937, Frank & Alice departed London for Australia. aboard the Orion.
Frank died at Dannevirke [8th May 1957] (aged 82).
Alice died 17th August 1959 (aged 83).
They were both buried Managatera Cemetery, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand [Block ZU Plot 20]
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| Rawsthorn, John | Ref R622 |
He was a farmer of 126 acres [1881] / a farmer [1891].
He married Sarah Ann [1840-1896].
Sarah Ann was born in Kellbrook, Yorkshire
Children:
They lived at
Sarah Ann died in 1896 (aged 56)
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| Rawsthorn, John | Ref R587 |
He was a shepherd [1861] / a farmer of 98 acres [1881] / a farmer [1891, 1901].
In January 1871, he married Emma Helliwell [1845-19??].
Emma was born in Widdop
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was boarder Richard Rawsthorn [b 1857].
John died in 1907 (aged 75)
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| Rawsthorn, Richard | Ref R406 |
He was a farmer of Heptonstall [1835] / a farmer [1841] / a farmer of 5 acres [1851] / a farmer of 53 acres [1861] / a farmer of 53 acres & sheep keeper [1871] / a farmer of 73 acres [1881].
On 26th October 1835, he married Susannah Helliwell.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1841] were John Rawsthorn [b 1765] & John Helliwell [b 1808]
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| Rawsthorn, Richard | Ref R598 |
In 1835, he married Susannah Helliwell.
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| Rawsthorn, Richard | Ref R407 |
Born in Heptonstall.
He was a carter of Reaps, Heptonstall [1884] / a farmer [1891].
On 23rd December 1884, he married Susannah Judson.
Susannah was the daughter of Thomas Judson.She had a son: Thomas Judson [b 1882]
Child: Ann [b 1886]
They lived at
Richard died in Burnley [Q4 1901] (aged 62)
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| Rawsthorn, Richard | Ref R601 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a farmer [1901].
In 1894, he married Hannah Lord [1868-19??].
Hannah was born in Hebden Bridge
Children:
They lived at Hurstwood, Worsthorne with Hurstwood, Lancs [1901]
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| Rawsthorn, Richard | Ref R624 |
He was a farmer [1911].
In 1902, he married Emily Butterworth [1877-1902].
Emily died in 1902 (aged 25).
He lived at Old Edge, Colden, Heptonstall [1911].
Living Richard [in 1911] were his siblings Betty & Samuel and niece Gladys Esther Rawsthorn.
Richard died in 1935 (aged 55)
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| Rawsthorn, Thomas | Ref R586 |
He was a farmer [1841] / a farmer of 91 acres [1851] / a farmer/sheep keeper [1861] / a farmer of 93 acres [1871].
On 13th July 1828, he married Betty Parker [1806-18??].
Betty, of Thornton-in-Craven, was born in Todmorden [23rd December 1806]
Children:
They lived at The Reaps, Heptonstall [1841, 1851, 1861, 1871].
Living with them [in 1871] were Mitchell Helliwell [b 1870] & granddaughter Ann Rawsthorn [b 1868].
Thomas died in 1880 (aged 78)
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| Rawsthorn, Thomas | Ref R597 |
He was a cordwainer of Heptonstall [1866] / a farmer of 9 acres [1871, 1881] / a farmer & shoemaker [1901].
On 22nd September 1866, he married Esther Speak [1846-1884].
Esther, of Heptonstall, was the daughter of William Speak, farmer
Children:
Esther died (possibly of perinatal complications) in 1884 (aged 38) They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was granddaughter Gladys Esther Rawsthorn [b 1899]
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| Rawsthorn, Thomas | Ref R815 |
Born in Heptonstall [10th December 1880].
He was a cotton weaver [1911, 1939].
In 1906, he married Laura Annie Sutcliffe [1884-1964].
Laura Annie was born in Blackshawhead [11th October 1883]
Children:
They lived at
Thomas died in Todmorden [Q2 1956] (aged 75).
Laura died in Halifax [Q2 1964] (aged 80)
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| Rawsthorn, William | Ref R801 |
He married Mary.
Children:
They lived at Lower Pilling Farm, Heptonstall.
William died in the Royal Halifax Infirmary [17th May 1937] (aged 59).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,110 19/9d.
Probate was granted to his widow Mary
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| Rawtenstall | Ref R465 |
| Rawtenstall Bank, Hebden Bridge | Ref R245 |
| Rawtonstall | Ref R42 |
| Rawtonstall Wood | Ref R244 |
| Ray, George Tyson | Ref R202 |
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| Raymer, Rev Herbert James | Ref R1235 |
| Raynard, Mary | Ref R1691 |
Daughter of George Raynard of Masham.
Born in Colsterdale [?].
She worked as a servant at Ellistones House, Greetland, the home of Martha Outram and family [from around 1863].
Around 1888, she loaned Edmund Outram her savings, with a view to helping him in his business, (possibly) a consequence of the fire at Ellistones Mill on 25th November 1888. As security, she was given furniture, plate and other effects from the house.
In January 1892, these items were removed when Outram's possessions were seized.
Mary was so upset that she took a quantity of phosphorus.Repenting of her folly, she took a quantity of mustard and water to undo the mischief
She died on 28th January 1892. Probate records show that she left effects valued at £66 18/3d.
Administration was granted to Mrs Catherine Jackson (widow).
She was buried at St Thomas's Church, Greetland together with the family of Benjamin Outram
| Rayner ... | Ref R716 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Rayner's: Allen Rayner & Company | Ref R1188 |
Established by Allen Rayner.
In 1860, their power loom workers went on strike for a pay rise
| Rayner & Alderson | Ref R1193 |
| Rayner's: Walter Rayner Limited | Ref R1217 |
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| The Raynor family | Ref R933 |
| Raynor, Charles William | Ref R159 |
He was a stone mason [1891] / a monumental mason [1901] / a stone mason [1911].
In [Q1] 1891, he married Lucy Agnes Mooney [1868-19??] in Haslingden.
Lucy was born in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire
Children:
They lived at
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| Raynor, Joe | Ref R161 |
Born in Oswaldtwistle.
In 1911, he was staying with the family of his uncle, John Mooney, in Rawtenstall and listed as
man servant
He joined the Halifax Territorials, and then the East Lancashire Regiment.
He was serving in Malta when World War I broke out.
During the War, he served with the 2nd Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).
As a Lance-Corporal, he was recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal [April 1915], for an incident in which he took charge of his platoon when one of the officers was killed, and went on to complete the original mission. He was promoted to Sergeant.
He was guarding a parapet when he was killed in France on [22nd June 1915] (aged 23).
The Halifax Courier [3rd July 1915] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Rue-Du-Bois Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix [Grave Ref III D 18]
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| Raynor, John | Ref R829 |
| Raynor Land, Soyland | Ref R1747 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Raynor, Thurstan | Ref R327 |
Baptised in Elmsett, Suffolk [21st September 1593].
In 1620, he married Elizabeth.
Children:
In 1635, he emigrated to America – see The Mitchells in America.
He died in Suffolk, New York
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| Raynor, William | Ref R616 |
| RDM Closures Limited | Ref R1091 |
| Read, C. | Ref R227 |
He served in World War I.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax
| Read, Sir Herbert Edward | Ref R23 |
He was educated at the Crossley Orphanage.
He published
| Read, Rev James | Ref R857 |
In 1859, he married Eliza Dorothea Nelson [18??-1896] in Warwick.
He retired in 1884.
He died at Lightcliffe
| Read, John Anson | Ref R892 |
He was a small holder [1939].
In [Q2] 1919, he married Jessie Davis [1893-1984] at Christchurch, Hampshire.
Children:
They lived at Thompson's Farm, Stopples Lane, Lymington, Hampshire [1939].
Living with them [in 1939] was Jessie's father Arthur John Davis.
John died in Christchurch [Q2 1964] (aged 72).
Jessie died in New Forest district in 1984
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| Readdie, Dr Andrew Finlay | Ref R816 |
Born 4th September 1889.
He was a medical practitioner [1889] / a doctor & qualified at Glasgow [1919] / awarded Croce di Guerra Italia (The Italian War Medal Cross instituted in 1918) / assistant radiologist at Ashton-under-Lyne Infirmary / temporary Captain in the RAMC [1940].
In [Q2] 1919, he married Gracie T. P. Fowler [1897-19??] in Sculcoates Reg District.
Gracie was born 25th October 1897
Children:
They lived at
Andrew died 10th January 1951
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| Reade, Rev Joseph Bancroft | Ref R779 |
Born in Leeds.
He was Curate at Halifax [1829].
He was an amateur scientist and was interested in botany, chemistry, microscopy, optics, and photography. He designed a condenser, known as Reade's kettledrum [1861].
He was friend of John Waterhouse.
He was a member and officer of several scientific institutions, including
In 1832, he moved to Harrow Weald
| Reader, Rev Clement Saunders | Ref R916 |
He was Minister at Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd [1905].
He married Unknown.
Child: William Howard
| Reader, William Howard | Ref R345 |
During World War I, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the Seaforth Highlanders.
He died 30th July 1916 (aged 22).
He was buried at Dernancourt Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref J 53].
He is remembered on a memorial in Mount Zion Methodist Church, Mytholmroyd and Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd, and in the book Royd Regeneration
| Readicut Group | Ref R1293 |
In 1997, the company became a part of the Interface Group
| Reading & Mental Improvement Society | Ref R1114 |
| Reading, Charles | Ref R355 |
Born in Barford, Warwickshire.
He was a corn miller of Honley [1883] / a maltster [1891, 1901, 1911].
In 1883, he married Jane South [1861-1???] at All Hallows, Almondbury.
Jane, of Honley, was born in Snitterfield, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, the daughter of George South, shepherd
Children:
They lived at
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| Reading, Charles | Ref R359 |
He was a woollen piecer [1901] / a fitter for gas engineers [1911] / employed by Robert Dempster & Sons Limited
In 1913, he married Annie Mitchell [1884-1953] at Elland Parish Church.
Annie, of 29 Catherine Street, Elland, was the daughter of Richard Mitchell, labourer
Children:
The twins were born [Q4 1914], died at Christmas 1913, and are remembered on their parents' grave. They lived at 124 Pontefract Road, Normanton [1915].
During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He went to France with the regiment [April 1915].
He died following a German gas attack in Flanders [20th December 1915].
The Halifax Courier [1st January 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref XVII D 4A].
He is remembered on the family grave at Elland Cemetery, on Elland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland, on the Memorial at Rosemount Iron Works, Elland, and on the Memorial at Elland Constitutional Club
Annie died 15th January 1953 (aged 69).
She is buried at Exley Cemetery
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| Readyhough, James | Ref R486 |
Born in Elland.
He was a carter [1881] / landlord of the Golden Fleece, Blackley [1897-1900] / a mason labourer [1901] / an iron worker [1911].
In [Q2] 1891, he married Elizabeth Brearley [1868-19??] in Halifax.
Elizabeth was born in Elland
Children:
The children were born in Elland.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was brother Tom Readyhough (brickyard labourer)
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| Readyhough, Thomas | Ref R264 |
He was innkeeper at the Fleece, Elland [1881] / a farmer [1881].
On 5th November 1866, he married Mary Crossley at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary was born in Elland, the daughter of James Crossley.She already had a son Joe [1861-1933] who appears in the 1881 census as Joe Readyhough (green grocer), and on Mary's probate record as Joe Crossley (fish merchant)
Children:
Living with them [in 1881] were Mary's parents Martha & James Crossley.
Mary took over at the Fleece, Elland [1881].
Thomas died in 1884.
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £89 5/-.
The will was proved by his widow Mary.
In 1889, Mary married William Etherington William took over at the Fleece, Elland [1891].
He died in 1892.
Mary again took over at the Fleece, Elland [1894-1897];
Mary died at the Golden Fleece, Blackley in 1897, where her son Jimmy Readyhough was (possibly) landlord Probate records show that she left effects valued at £150.
Probate was granted to sons: Joe Crossley (fish merchant) and Jimmy Readyhough (beerhouse keeper)
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| Readyhough, Tom | Ref R276 |
Born in Elland.
He was a brickyard labourer [living with his brother Jimmy Readyhough 1901] / an iron foundry labourer [lodging with the Hollas family at 21 New Street, Elland 1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 29th September 1916.
His family were informed of his death in July 1917.
The Halifax Courier [21st July 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], and on Elland War Memorial
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| Reakes, Rev Launcelot Harry | Ref R547 |
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| Reapes | Ref R1214 |
| Reaps Cross, Heptonstall | Ref R100 |
| Reaps Cross, Heptonstall | Ref R201 |
In 1976, a trackway leading to the cross was revealed when a drought lowered the water level on the land here.
In July 2000, the stone was moved further up the moor.
In July 2002, the stone was repaired and restored to its height of 15 ft
| Reaps Moss Wind Farm, Todmorden | Ref R1376 |
| Reaps Water | Ref R652 |
| Reardon, Rev Cathy | Ref R138 |
| Reason, Graham E. A. | Ref R206 |
| Reavley, Rev A. E. | Ref R1494 |
| Rechabites | Ref R1204 |
| Recipes | Ref R14 |
| Reckless, Samuel | Ref R576 |
He was educated at Akroyd Place School / employed by Gledhill's.
During World War II, he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the destroyer HMS Kandahar.
He was lost [20th December 1941] (aged 20) when his ship was damaged by an Italian mine in the Mediterranean off Libya with the loss of 73 crew.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Recreation Areas | Ref R1124 |
| Rectors of Halifax | Ref R26 |
Some of the early incumbents were absentee rectors, even foreigners, and probably did not even visit the district. After protests, Pope Alexander IV issued a papal bull giving the Monks of Lewes the power to take over the church and the revenues on the resignation or death of William de Champvent.
| Red Beck | Ref R697 |
This was a part of the boundary of the township of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse
Red Beck Bridge forms the boundary between Northowram and Southowram.
See Place Brook and Joe Richardson
| Red Beck Bridge, Northowram | Ref R390 |
| Red Carr Clough, Heptonstall Moor | Ref R387 |
| Red Cross Model Lodging House, Rastrick | Ref R401 |
| Red Dyke, Mankinholes | Ref R935 |
Now derelict
| Red Hall, Halifax | Ref R77 |
It was demolished in 1866
| Red Laithe Farm, Ovenden | Ref R1514 |
| Red Lion Viaduct | Ref R258 |
| Red Rose Rent | Ref R1443 |
| Red Shale | Ref R173 |
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| Red Tom's Field, Halifax | Ref R1236 |
| Redacre Bridge, Mytholmroyd | Ref R565 |
| Redacre House, Mytholmroyd | Ref R786 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Redacre Sewage Works, Mytholmroyd | Ref R354 |
| Redacre, Wadsworth | Ref R335 |
Adam de Redeker is recorded in the 12th century and Richard de Rediker is recorded in 1306.
In the 16th century, the area was held by the Thomas family
| Redacre Wood, Mytholmroyd | Ref R788 |
| Reddaway's: F. Reddaway & Company Limited | Ref R1156 |
| Reddie, Edward J. | Ref R680 |
Son of James Reddie of the Admiralty.
His daughter Caroline Anna married R. Oswald Blyth from Ayrshire [1919]
| Reddishaw Scout | Ref R821 |
| Reddyshore Scoutgate | Ref R226 |
At its highest point, it is over 1000 ft above sea-level.
There is a guide stone marked
TO HALIFAX 10 M
TO TODMORDEN 2 M
TO BURNLEY 9 M
TO ROCHDALE 5 M
The name means the road along the steep red cliffs
| Redfearn & Bedford | Ref R1746 |
| Redfearn, Ernest | Ref R476 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/5th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.
He died 9th October 1917 (aged 20).
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 125-128], on Brighouse War Memorial, on Rastrick War Memorial, and on the Memorial at New Road Sunday School, Rastrick
| Redfearn, Goldthorp Harvey | Ref R527 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards.
He died 1st April 1918 (aged 26).
He was buried at Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux, France [Grave Ref IV J 24].
He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial
| Redfearn, Sir Herbert | Ref R133 |
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| Redfearn, Rev J. | Ref R763 |
| Redfearn Wire Products | Ref R1205 |
| Redfern, Canon Edward North | Ref R546 |
Son of Walter George Redfern [1856-1916] of Nordham, North Cave.
His father was a seed oil cake merchant, and a partner in Redfern & Chatterton [estd 1880] oil cake brokers in High Street, Hull
Born in Hessle, Hull.
He was educated at Sidney Sussex College Cambridge / ordained & licensed to Brighouse [1907] / Curate at Brighouse [1907-1913] / a boarder with Rev Oscar Sidney Laurie [1911] / British Chaplain in Puerto Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands.
He went to live in Cross-in-Hand, Sussex.
He died 10th June 1954.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,059 17/3d.
Administration was granted to John Guildford Redfern (company director)
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| Redford's: Ernest & Harrison Redford | Ref R1208 |
improvements in or relating to cricket bats
| Redhead, Ebenezer | Ref R655 |
He married Priscilla Wood [1838-1878].
Children:
They lived at 10 Back Foundry Street, Halifax [1864, 1875]
| Redhead, Frederick | Ref R216 |
He was an electrical engineer [1918].
In [Q2] 1918, he married Gladys Dean in Liverpool.
The couple died in Bootle: Frederick [23rd July 1955]; Gladys [1969]
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| Redick, John | Ref R463 |
He was a joiner & wheelwright [1891].
On 30th July 1866, he married Rhoda Pontefract [1844-1924] at St Wilfred's Church, Calverley.
Rhoda was born in Pudsey
Children:
They lived at 10 Old Causeway, Sowerby Bridge [1891]
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| Redick, John Alfred | Ref R397 |
Born in Sowerby Bridge.
He was associated with the Sowerby Bridge Wesleyan Mission Chapel / a members of the Lily of the Valley Lodge Oddfellows / employed by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company.
On 3rd September 1904, he married Amy Hickman [1883-1921] at St George's Church, Sowerby
Amy was born in Wordsley, Staffordshire
Child: daughter
They lived at Old Fold, Scarr Head.
During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 100th Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps.
He was killed [27th July 1916] when a shell hit the ambulance in which he was taking the wounded to hospital.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on Norland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Sowerby, and on the Memorial at Sowerby Bridge Wesleyan Mission Chapel
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| Rediker, Richard de | Ref R1391 |
Some time afterwards, his son, John de Redeker, was fined 6/8d for allowing his animals to stray into the park
| Redishaw, Soyland | Ref R756 |
| Redman ... | Ref R171 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Redman's | Ref R338 |
| Redman Brothers Limited | Ref R1061 |
Manufacturing clothiers and slipper makers established around 1874 by John, Jonathan and Richard Redman.
Other members of the family – James William Redman - joined the firm.
They had premises in St George's Square, Hebden Bridge, offices at Pitt Street, Hebden Bridge, and mills and warehouses at Salem Mills, Hebden Bridge, Vale Mills, Todmorden [1921], Banksfield Mills, Mytholmroyd, Scarbottom Mill, Mytholmroyd [1905, 1918], and Foster Mill, Hebden Bridge which they bought and rebuilt after the fire of 1888 [1905, 1939].
The company became one of the largest fustian manufacturers. In 1890, they employed around 700 workers.
The Roll of Honour, for those employees who served in World War I, can be seen in Bankfield Museum
See The English Fustian Manufacturing Company, Benny Pickles and Redman Brothers Limited Roll of Honour
| Redman's: C. Redman & Sons Limited | Ref R1089 |
Formed around 1877 when Cornelius Redman and his 3 sons started making machines at a small workshop in the centre of Halifax.
In 1897, they built their new Pioneer Works, Halifax.
In the 1920s, they sold out to a number of people, including Charles Churchill.
In 1935, the firm became Churchill Redman, a member of the Churchill Group of companies
| Redmires Clough, Rishworth | Ref R611 |
| Redmires Reservoir, Todmorden | Ref R735 |
Built by Thomas Ramsbotham around 1850 to supply a local mill.
It was built to replace a smaller reservoir which had
washed down a mill
around 1849.
On 16th December 1852, the reservoir began to leak and many families living below the dam moved out of the area until it was found to be safe. The families' concern was coloured by the bursting of the Bilberry Dam reservoir at Holmfirth on 4th February 1852. Redmires held twice the amount of water as the Bilberry Dam reservoir
| Redmond, Peter | Ref R426 |
During World War II, he served as a Driver with the 18th Division Troops Company Royal Army Service Corps.
He died 12th September 1944 (aged 30), (possibly) on the Rakuyo Maru.
He is remembered on the Singapore Memorial [Grave Ref 100], and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Redshaw, Samuel | Ref R29 |
He married Sarah [1805-1852].
Samuel died 4th December 1850 (aged 47).
Sarah died 15th March 1852 (aged 47).
| Reed, David | Ref R323 |
Question: Does anyone know which inn this may have been?
He married Sarah [1763-1820].
Children:
David died 16th July 1807 (aged 47).
Sarah died 7th January 1820 (aged 57).
Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax. with granddaughter Sarah [1815-4th October 1820], daughter of James Riley joiner of Halifax
| Reed, Duke Lionel | Ref R181 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a worsted doffer [1901] / a slater [1911].
In 1911, he had left home and was a boarder at 54 Prospect Street.
In [Q1] 1915, he married Margaret A. Ryan in Halifax.
They lived at 88 Prospect Street, Range Bank, Halifax [1915].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
In his last letter home on 18th August 1915, he wrote that he had been in the trenches for 12 days without rest, and that he had lost all his belongings whilst they were advancing.
He was reported missing in Gallipoli since 21st August 1915.
It was later reported that he had died on 21st August 1915.
He is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli [Grave Ref 117-119], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
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| Reed, John Lamb | Ref R1435 |
A popular singer, dancer and actor with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.
He retired and came to live in Calderdale
| Reed, Thomas | Ref R180 |
He was a slater [1881, 1891] / a plasterer [1901].
He married Fanny [1856-19??].
Fanny was born in Carlisle, Cumberland
Children:
They lived at
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| Reed, Rev W. | Ref R1756 |
| Reedman, Thomas | Ref R461 |
| Reekes, Charles Henry | Ref R270 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Devonshire Regiment.
He died 7th October 1915 (aged 18).
He was buried at Merville Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref IV H 2].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Rees, Canon A. C. | Ref R619 |
| Rees, Captain | Ref R59 |
Question: Can anyone tell me anything about the Captain?
| Rees, David | Ref R1677 |
| Rees, Francis Edward | Ref R278 |
He was educated at St John's College Cambridge.
During World War I, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 215th Squadron Royal Air Force.
He died 23rd August 1918 (aged 23).
He was buried at Sarralbe Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref C 17]
| Rees, Llewellyn Owen Rhys | Ref R668 |
He was a manager at a dyer & cotton finisher [1911].
He married Rosa [1887-1923].
Rosa was born in Leeds
Children:
They lived at
Rosa died 4th April 1923 (aged 36).
She was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-B43]
| Rees, Rev Thomas | Ref R594 |
He went to serve in Preston, Lancashire
| Rees, Rev Thomas Morgan | Ref R1150 |
He was at Central Methodist Church, Brighouse [1918].
In [Q2] 1879, he married Louisa Walker in Huddersfield.
Child: Francis Edward
They lived at 13 Milton Place, Halifax [1905]
| Reeve, Arthur | Ref R207 |
Born 5th November 1892.
He was a leading light at Crowtrees Methodist Church / President of the Brighouse Crippled Children's Outing Committee / Chairman of the West Riding Joint Airport Committee / a keen supporter of the Brighouse Flying Club, and proposed an airport at Clifton / Mayor of Brighouse [1933-1935].
During World War I, he enlisted [June 1915], and he served as a Second Lieutenant with the Brighouse Battery of the Royal Field Artillery.
On 27th February 1918, he married Hetty Armitage at Crowtrees Methodist Chapel, Rastrick
Hetty was the daughter of Fred Armitage of Mona Cottage, Rastrick
He survived the War.
He died at Hutton Buscel [1971]
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| Reeve, John | Ref R767 |
The family moved to Rochdale when he was very young, and members of the family worked in the cotton mills there.
John learned to read and write at the Methodist Sunday school.
He became clerk to the Brighouse School Board & Education Committee / clerk to the Rastrick School Board [1881], and continued working in that role and subsequently for the Brighouse Education Committee until he retired [1913]. He was awarded a pension of £100 pa, and drew it for 26 years until he died [December 1939].
In 1869, he married (1) Ann Hacking [1848-1883] in Rochdale.
Children:
Ann died in childbirth in 1883, along with her baby son.
In [Q2] 1883, he married (2) Elizabeth (Lizzie) Harford in Halifax.
Less than 6 months after the marriage, Lizzie died of diphtheria
In [Q4] 1884, he married (3) Mary Ann Bottomley [1856-1936] in Rochdale.
Mary Ann was born in Bacup [1856]
Children:
The family lived at
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| Reeve, Rev Robert | Ref R488 |
Primitive Methodist District Committee Secretary at Bradford & Halifax [18??]
| Reeves, Frederick | Ref R175 |
Born in Sudbury, Suffolk.
He was a painter of Wyke [1893] / a painter & house decorator [1901] / a house painter [1911].
In 1893, he married Fanny Sucksmith Hanson [1873-19??] in North Bierley at St Mary's Church, Wyke.
Fanny, of Wyke, was the illegitimate daughter of Betsy Sucksmith
They lived at
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| Reeves, Harry Charles | Ref R609 |
Born in Carmarthen, Wales.
He was a member of Halifax Parish Church Choir / secretary of the Halifax CHA Ramblers / employed by J. R. Sawdon, Commercial Street, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted with the Royal Marine Light Infantry [August 1914], then he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 21st Battalion attached to the 2nd Battalion Welsh Regiment.
He was killed in action [24th August 1916] (aged 21).
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 7A & 10A], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial
| Reeves, Henry | Ref R493 |
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| Reeves, Tom | Ref R167 |
He was a member of Norwood Green Congregational Church or St George's Church, Norwood Green / a mill hand in cloth warehouse [1911] / employed in Bradford.
During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914], and he served as a Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 10th April 1918 (aged 23).
The Halifax Courier [4th May 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium, on Norwood Green War Memorial, on Coley War Memorial, and on Brighouse War Memorial
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| Reference Library, Halifax | Ref R252 |
| Reflecting Roadstuds Limited | Ref R1094 |
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| Refuge Assurance Buildings, Halifax | Ref R1630 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Regal Cinema, Halifax | Ref R319 |
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| Regan, Charles Dennis | Ref R615 |
Born in Lancaster.
He married Unknown.
Child: child
During World War II, he served as a Company Sergeant Major / Warrant Officer Class II with the Scots Guards.
He was wounded at Narvik.
He died 10th August 1942 (aged 38).
He was buried at Brompton Cemetery, London [N 191592].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
His widow lived in Aberdeen.
| Regan, James | Ref R208 |
He was a labourer [1870s].
He married Margaret [1815-1876].
James died 24th June 1873 (aged 52).
Margaret died 3rd December 1876 (aged 61).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1580]
| Regan, John | Ref R623 |
He was a general labourer [1911].
Around 1904, he married Mary [1875-19??].
Mary was born in Lancaster
Children:
The family moved from Lancaster [about 1907], and lived at 25 Holroyd Street, Halifax [1911]
| Regan, William | Ref R205 |
He was a Councillor for Halifax North Ward [1924] / a Councillor for Halifax Akroydon Ward [1950] / on the Gas Committee [later the Light, Heat & Power Committee], and the first Catholic Mayor of Halifax [1952-1953]. His wife was Mayoress.
The family lived at
| Regent Cinema, Sowerby Bridge | Ref R339 |
The cinema opened in 1939.
In 1949, it became the Essoldo Cinema
| Regent House, Halifax | Ref R967 |
| Regiments & Militia | Ref R1127 |
| Reginald son of Helias de Sothill | Ref R91 |
(Modern: Reginald Sothill)
He married Unknown.
Children:
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| Reid, Alec | Ref R614 |
He was a boarder at Crossley & Porter School / employed by Broadbent's of Sowerby Bridge.
During World War II, he served as a Flight Sergeant with the 12th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 29th November 1944 (aged 19).
He was buried at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 4 C 10]
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax
| Reid, Alexander | Ref R626 |
During World War II, he served as a Sergeant / Air Gunner with the 75th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 21st October 1944.
He was buried at Bergen-Op-Zoom War Cemetery, Netherlands [Grave Ref 13 B 7].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Hilda's Church, Halifax
| Reid, David Colin | Ref R427 |
He married Anne.
They lived in Halifax.
During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 6th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders.
He died 27th May 1940 (aged 28).
He was buried at Bus House Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref B 6]
| Reid, Donald | Ref R583 |
He was educated at Battinson Road School, Halifax / a member of Trinity Wesleyan Methodist Church, Halifax / employed by F. Pratt & Company Limited.
He lived at 331 Queens Road, Halifax.
During World War II, he enlisted [1942], and he served as a Sergeant with the 620th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He was killed when a Stirling bomber crashed at Caen while carrying paratroops [6th June 1944] (aged 28).
He was buried at Ranville War Cemetery, France [Via C 1-25].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Reid, Duke | Ref R670 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Reid, J. S. | Ref R653 |
| Reid, James | Ref R137 |
Born in Blackburn.
He was a member of Rishworth Congregational Church / educated at Ripponden Stones County School / employed by Ripponden & District Motors.
In [Q2] 1943, he married Doris Mary Mayle [1920-19??]
Doris was born in Blackburn
They lived at Northolt, Middlesex.
During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 210th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died in 1943.
He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 162], on Rishworth War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Rishworth Independent Church
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| Reid, John | Ref R757 |
He was keeper of refreshment rooms [1861] / a woollen cloth agent [1871] / a merchant [1881].
In [Q4] 1846, he married Hannah Maria Smith [1823-1892] in Halifax.
Hannah Maria was born in Halifax
Children:
The children ‡ died in infancy and are buried with their mother
They lived at
Hannah Maria died 12th November 1892 (aged 69) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2058].
Details of John's death / burial place are not yet known
| Reid, John Frederick | Ref R631 |
He was educated at Heath Grammar School.
He married Frances Helena.
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 3rd May 1917 (aged 26).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], and on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School
| Reid, Joshua | Ref R183 |
He was a labourer [1892] / a blacksmith's striker [1911].
He married Unknown.
Children:
They lived at 133 Claremont Terrace, Huddersfield Road, Elland [1911].
Living with them [in 1911] were Ruth Hannah and the children
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| Reid, Mrs Mary | Ref R562 |
She was a provision dealer [1861].
She was a widow by 1861.
She lived at Orange Street, Halifax [1861]
Living with her [in 1861] was boarder Henry Bracewell
Question: Does anyone have any further details about Mary or her family?
| Reid, Mary Ann | Ref R710 |
She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted spinner at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.
She lived with George Abbott [1901]
| Reid, Peter | Ref R280 |
He was a gardener.
He married Hannah [1758-1837].
Peter died 20th March 1835 (aged 82).
Hannah died 21st March 1837 (aged 79).
The couple were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 226]
| Reid, Tom Mitchell | Ref R1136 |
He was printer, bookbinder & stationer at 66 Crown Street, Halifax [1905].
In 1870, he married Jane Priestley [1845-1915] in Halifax.
Jane was born in Ovenden
Children:
Tom died at 66 Crown Street, Halifax on Easter Sunday [16th April 1908].
Jane died in Otley [13th June 1915].
The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
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| Reilly, John | Ref R195 |
He married Emily.
During World War II, he served as a Corporal with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps.
He died 7th January 1943 (aged 27).
He was buried at Queensbury Cemetery [A 171]
| Reins Wood, Brighouse | Ref R312 |
| Reiss, Margaret | Ref R693 |
She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted spinner at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.
She lived with Amos Bentley [1891]
| Reiss, Mary A. | Ref R674 |
She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted twister at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.
She lived at Folly Hall, Wainstalls as a boarder with Charles Hubbard [1891]
| Reith, Archibald William | Ref R163 |
Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Susan Reith.
Born 20th August 1848.
In 1861, he entered Winchester College. In 1867, he was a Scholar of New College Oxford. In 1869, he obtained Third class Mathematics Moderations; in 1871, BA Second class in Literae Humaniores; in 1874, MA.
In 1872, he went to Russia as tutor the children of Colonel Paschkoff and then to the children of the British Ambassador, Lord Augustus Loftus, in St Petersburg. When he returned to England, he had temporary appointments at Ely Cathedral School and Reading School.
In 1877, he went to Giggleswick School where he was known as Jimmie. He was modern languages master and form-master of the Lower Fourth. He was the founding Editor of The Chronicle, the official Giggleswick School magazine.
In 1887, he left Giggleswick to become Headmaster of Heath Grammar School, Halifax, where he remained until his death in 1908.
In May 1904, he married Lucy Cooke.
He died 20th January 1908.
A plaque in his memory was dedicated in Halifax Parish Church [1910]
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| Reliance Garage, Brighouse | Ref R1605 |
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| Reliance Hosiery (Halifax) Limited | Ref R1050 |
They were described as
| Manufacturers of plain and rib half-hose, fancy half-hose, elastic welt half-hose and slack sox, ladies' ankle socks, boys' ¾ hose. Supplying wholesale, and exporting to all parts of the world |
They later moved to Hare Street Mills, Halifax. They were at 14 Hall Street, Halifax [1936].
The business subsequently had a number of subsidiaries, including
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| Reliance Mercury Limited | Ref R1049 |
In the 1940s, Marshalls – who had been using a factory at Heckmondwike to make parts for their Halco drilling equipment – bought the factory and their range of Reliance industrial tractors.
In 1964, Dennis Brothers of Guildford bought the Cheltenham-based Mercury Tug Company and moved production to Guildford.
In 1972, Marshall's (Halifax) Limited bought the Mercury Air Tug & Tractor Company from Dennis Brothers.
The new Reliance Mercury company was established in 1972 in the factory at Mile Cross Works which had previously belonged to Town Woodhouse.
In 1986, Marshalls bought the Preston-based Lyka chassis engineering company and moved production to the Mile Cross works.
In 1992, Reliance Mercury was sold to Trinity Holdings.
On 3rd April 1998, Reliance Mercury closed and the business was transferred to Douglas Vehicles Limited of Cheltenham
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| Religious Tract Society of Todmorden | Ref R1372 |
| Rembrandt Society | Ref R1109 |
The Society evolved into the Halifax Art Society
| Remmer, Alfred | Ref R839 |
He was an agricultural labourer [1881].
Around 1872, he married Mary [1853-1925].
Mary was born in Boroughbridge
Children:
They lived at Trooper Lane, Southowram [1881].
Alfred died 29th January 1909 (aged 63).
Mary Ann died 19th September 1925 (aged 72).
Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-E28]
| Remmer, George | Ref R840 |
On 16th July 1898, he married Maria Louise Leach.
Maria Louise was the daughter of Alfred Leach
| Reneham, William | Ref R633 |
He lived at with his sister at 26 Holroyd Street, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [2nd March 1916].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Renette Studios, Halifax | Ref R1385 |
| Renilson, Charles | Ref R1676 |
| Rennick, William | Ref R521 |
| Renshaw, Rev Herbert C. | Ref R912 |
| Renshaw, John | Ref R8610 |
Born in Sowerby Bridge.
On 7th May 1910, he married Ann Maria (Annie) Bray [1878-1924] at St Martin's Church, Brighouse.
Annie was born in Ulverston, Lancashire
Child: Alice [1910-1956]
Annie died in Brighouse in 1924.
John died in Mirfield in 1942
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| Renshaw, Samuel | Ref R139 |
He was a cotton spinner [1901].
In 1874, he married Alice Wolfenden [1856-1943] in Rochdale.
Children:
They lived at 31 Edward Street, Sowerby Bridge [1901].
Samuel died in Sowerby Bridge in 1903
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| Renshaws, Brighouse | Ref R1648 |
| Renwick, William | Ref R533 |
| Resby Mere, Wadsworth | Ref R364 |
| Reservoirs | Ref R38 |
| Reside's: James Reside Limited | Ref R741 |
| Rest for the Weary Lodge Order of Druids 1037 | Ref R1144 |
| Restaurants & Cafés | Ref R1422 |
| Resting stones | Ref R1496 |
| Revive Café, Shelf | Ref R1493 |
(Possibly) on the site of the former Nag's Head. It is known that there was an inn here on account of the beer casks in the cellar
| Rew, Thomas | Ref R120 |
In [Q4] 1857, he married Ann Fry.
Children:
The children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3528] with their Fry grandparents
| Rex Cinema, Elland | Ref R398 |
In 1988, it was taken over by Peter Berry – who had been a manager/projectionist at the Rex – and Charles Morris, who, with their family and friends, refurbished and renovated the building.
It reopened on 7th October 1988, and is now a successful private cinema showing a wide range of films.
The cinema has a Conn 651 organ which is played during the interval, and concerts are held regularly
| Reyner of Kirklees | Ref R1511 |
[At Rastrick,] Reyner, the Chaplain of Kyrkeleyes, complainant against Susannah del Brighuses for trespass, has a day until the next Court at Rastrik; pledges, William le Engleys and William his partner
| Reynold-Jackson, R. | Ref R322 |
In the late 19th century, he established the Yorkshire Motor Car Manufacturing Company Limited.
The company moved to Bradford, and then to London where he began to produce cars and motorised dog-carts under the name R. Reynold-Jackson & Company Limited.
| Reynolds, Albert | Ref R689 |
He was a gas engine maker driller [1901] / a wireman for national telephone company [1911].
Around 1901, he married Esther [1870-19??].
Esther was born in Leominster, Herefordshire
Children:
The 1911 census shows that they had had 3 children of whom 2 were still alive at that time.
They lived at
| Reynolds, Albert | Ref R637 |
He was a worsted worker in Halifax [1911].
He moved to Norwich.
He was engaged to Elsie.
During World War I, he enlisted in Norfolk and served as a Private with the 1st/5th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
He died 12th November 1916.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 10B, 11B 7 12B], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
His brother John Francis also died in the War
| Reynolds, Aloysius | Ref R649 |
Born in Blackburn.
He was a reacher (cotton) in Blackburn [1911]
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment.
He died 14th October 1917 (aged 22).
He was buried at Coxyde Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref IV F 17].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Reynolds, Edwin | Ref R640 |
During World War I, he served with the Royal Field Artillery.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Reynolds, Fred | Ref R630 |
He was a music hall artiste [1911] / licensee of the Empire Theatre, Brighouse [1915].
In 1915, he was charged under the Lottery Act with aiding and abetting a lottery at the Empire Theatre, Brighouse - see the Foldout.
He lived at 38 Grant Street, Halifax (living with Albert Reynolds & family) [1911]
| Reynolds, Henry | Ref R1467 |
Child: Joseph Henry [b 1907]
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| Reynolds, Henry | Ref R658 |
He was a coal yard foreman [1911].
In [Q2] 1892, he married 1873-19??. in Halifax
Eva was born in Idle, Yorkshire
Children:
They lived at 70 Vickerman Street, Halifax [1911].
Sons Albert & John Francis died in World War I
| Reynolds, Herbert | Ref R650 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of wounds [26th September 1917] (aged 19).
He was buried at Grevillers British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VII C 3].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Reynolds, John Francis | Ref R430 |
He was a member of Pellon Lane Particular Baptist Church & Boys' Brigade / educated at Trinity School / a conductor for Halifax Corporation.
He married Ellen.
Child: child
They lived at 4 Moor Street, Siddal.
During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 4/2 Maritime Regiment Royal Artillery.
In 1941, his ship was torpedoed and he reached Newfoundland in an open boat.
In 1942, he was on the merchant ship Teesbank which was torpedoed by German Submarine U-128 [5th December 1942]. He was the only casualty. The Captain was taken aboard the U-128 as a POW. 61 others survived and were picked up by the US tanker Bessemer.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 5th December 1942 (aged 27).
He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [Grave Ref 72 2], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
His brother Albert also died in the War
| Reynolds, Lewis Mawson | Ref R250 |
Born in Halifax.
In [Q1] 1917, he married Isabel Maud Rollinson [1890-1984] in Bradford.
Isabel was born in Bradford
During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax and served as a Private with the 22nd (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly the Durham Light Infantry.
He died 11th April 1918 (aged 33).
He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 2], on the Memorial at Saint James Church, Hebden Bridge, on Todmorden War Memorial, on the Memorial at Todmorden Working Men's Club, and on the Memorial at Saint John's Mission Church, Hebden Bridge.
Isabel lived in Bradford [1918].
She never remarried, and died in Bradford
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| Reynolds, Mr | Ref R1290 |
| Reynolds, Walter | Ref R712 |
He was a wire drawer's labourer [1901].
He married Mary Hannah Varley.
Mary Hannah was the daughter of William Varley, engineer
Children:
They lived at 24 Stephen Row, Northowram [1901]
Walter died between 1901 & 1910.
In 1910, Mary Hannah married (2) John William Ogden
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| Reynolds, Rev William | Ref R1681 |
He was Minister at Salem Methodist New Connexion Chapel, North Parade [1862].
On 17th July 1838, he married Martha Carter [1810-1883] at St Michael & All Angels, Thornhill, Yorkshire.
Martha was born in Netherton, Yorkshire
Children:
In 1862, son William went upstairs to his father's study to tend the plants there. Having done that, he stood on a box in order to open a window. As he got down, his necktie caught on a hook on the wall and the boy was suspended from the hook. When his absence was noted, the family sent a girl to find the boy but he was dead.
They lived at
William (senior) died in Mirfield [13th March 1873] (aged 61).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £450.
The will was proved by his unmarried daughters Elizabeth & Mary Jane.
Martha died in Mirfield [22nd February 1883].
All were buried at St Michael & All Angels, Thornhill
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| Rez, Joseph | Ref R438 |
| Rheeder, Rev John | Ref R859 |
He trained at Idle Academy and served at Ossett [1820] and Hamburg English Church [1831] before becoming Minister at Providence Congregational Church, Elland [1st January 1846]. On 31st October 1854, he left and was temporary chaplain at Airedale College
| Rheeder, Tom | Ref R434 |
He was a member of Ovenden RLFC / a window cleaner.
In [Q4] 1935, he married Margaret Cragg [1918-1937] in Halifax.
Margaret died Q1 1937 (aged 19).
During World War II, he served as a Trooper with the Royal Armoured Corps Staffordshire Yeomanry.
He was due to be demobbed.
He died in No.29 British General Hospital [16th January 1946] (aged 32).
He was buried at Hanover War Cemetery [Grave Ref 14 C 18]
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Rhoden Pool, Hebden Bridge | Ref R9980 |
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| Rhodes ... | Ref R4 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Rhodes & Briggs | Ref R1709 |
They had warehouses on the south side of Savile Road, Halifax and at Savile Green
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| Rhodes's: B. Rhodes & Son | Ref R1304 |
| Rhodes, Briggs & Company | Ref R1055 |
After the death of partner John Garlick, bankers Rhodes, Briggs & Garlick became Rhodes, Briggs & Company.
After the death of John Rhodes, the firm became known as Rawdon Briggs & Sons
| Rhodes, Briggs & Garlick | Ref R1056 |
After Garlick's death, the firm was known as Rhodes, Briggs & Company.
After John Rhode's death, the firm was known as Rawdon Briggs & Sons.
See Henry Sutcliffe
| Rhodes: Godfrey Rhodes & Evans | Ref R16 |
Partners included Godfrey Rhodes and Richard W. Evans.
They were at Commercial Bank Chambers [1886, 1905, 1915] and Martins Bank Chambers, Halifax [1936].
| Rhodes's: John Rhodes & Company | Ref R1051 |
Recorded in April 1878, when the partnership was dissolved
as regards W. Spiking
The Halifax Courier Saturday 18th October 1879 announced
Albert Brewery, New Pellon, HalifaxTo be Sold by Auction re John Rhodes & Company in liquidation
| Rhodes, Rawling & Shaw Limited | Ref R1338 |
Their boot factory was at Albion Works, Square Road, Halifax [1925, 1936].
The brands includes
The Ivy The Myrtle The Carnation The Tulip
| Rhodes, Rawlings & Shaw | Ref R444 |
| Rhodes's: Thomas Rhodes & Sons Limited | Ref R1048 |
The business was established in 1866 by Thomas Rhodes in Silver Street, Halifax.
In 18??, they moved to a building at the corner of Silver Street and Central Street, Halifax.
Later, they sold typewriters and bicycles.
They had a warehouse in Carlton Place, Halifax [1890]. They are also recorded at 4-6 Broad Street, Halifax [1895, 1900].
The company was registered in April 1895.
A 1900 advertisement for the business announced
|
Thomas Rhodes & Sons Limited
Best Firm in Town for Furniture, Upholstery, Sewing machines, Mail carts, Cycles, Musical Instruments, Polyphons, Gramophones, etc 18 Silver Street and 4 & 6 Broad Street, Halifax |
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| Rhoebottom, John | Ref R513 |
See Elizabeth Elise
| Rhuaka Remedies (1923) Limited | Ref R1344 |
They were at George Square [1936] and Northgate/Gaol Lane [1960s]
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| Ribbentrop, Joachim von | Ref R403 |
He stayed at the Fleece, Elland when he was working as a travelling salesman selling wine and champagne for the Pommerey company.
| Rice, Edward B. | Ref R220 |
He was canteen steward (pensioner) at Halifax Barracks [1881, 1891].
In [Q2] 1866, he married Maria Brownsdon [1841-1???] in Shoreditch.
Maria was born in London
Children:
Son Albert John was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1696] with Robert Asquith.
An Edward Benjamin Rice died in Shardlow [Q1 1906] (aged 72)
| Rice Fields, Barkisland | Ref R526 |
The property was the subject of a compulsory purchase order when Scammonden Dam was constructed
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| Rice, Rev George Miller | Ref R1483 |
| Rice-Jones & Smiths | Ref R1047 |
Aka Jones (Rice) & Smiths [1934].
| Rice-Jones, John Edward | Ref R485 |
| Rice-Jones, John Edwards | Ref R1134 |
| Richard le Nayler | Ref R237 |
| Richard, Mr | Ref R541 |
| Richard son of Essolf de Tong | Ref R456 |
(Modern: Richard Tong)
He was a Knight.
He held lands in Tong, Thornhill, Hunsworth (Huddesworth), and Bierley.
He married Maude.
Children:
His earliest appearance was as Richard son of Essolf, when he witnessed two related charters (undated, but before 1155) granting the vill of Kildwick to Embsay Priory.
Richard appears in the Pipe Rolls in 1165 as Richard de Tuenche (Tong), and in 1175 as Richard son of Essolf.
He is recorded as Richard son of Essolf de Tang, in an undated deed when he granted a villein to Kirkstall Abbey.
In 1194, there was a trial of the King's court, Westminster, between Richard de Tonge, Jordan son of Essolf and Richard his son concerning the manors of Thornhill, Huddesworth and Birle (Hunsworth and Bierley), which had been granted by Richard to his brother Jordan and were held by him by military tenure and a rent of 10s. Richard essoined himself de malo veniendi (the excuse of becoming ill en route).
Early researchers conclude that Richard inherited the Baildon lands from his brother John and gave part of these to his son Hugh.
Richard probably died shortly after 1194
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| Richard son of Jordan de Thornhill | Ref R452 |
(Modern: Richard Thornhill)
Son and heir of Jordan son of Essolf
He (possibly) married Alice.
Children:
Richard only witnessed one charter during the lifetime of his father, that being the gift of his uncle – John son of Essolf – to Monk Bretton priory.
Shortly after his father's death, he witnessed an agreement between Thomas son of Matthew de Horbury and Roger son of Adam son of Peter / Roger de Birkin signing as Richard son of Jordan.
Richard's son John witnessed a number of charters starting in the period 1206-1218, indicating that Richard died not long after his father
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| Richard son of Roger | Ref R796 |
(Modern: Richard Rogerson)
Thane of Woodplumpton, Bootle and Linacre.
Held Kirkby of the Constable of Chester.
Occurs in documents temp Henry II and Richard I.
Founder of Lytham Priory [circa 1189-1194].
He married Margaret Banastre.
Margaret was the daughter and co-heir of Thurston Banastre, who was the younger brother of Robert Banastre of Prestatyn
Children:
By military service he held:
Kirkby of the Barony of Widnes by the service of 1/5th part of one knights's fee Argarmeols of the Barony of Penwortham, 1/4th part of one knight's fee Kellamergh and Burstath Bryning, in capite [in chief; directly from the crown] of the Honor of Lancaster, 1/4th part of one knight's fee.
In Thanage [the tenure, land and rank granted to a thane] he held:
Bootle and Linacre, 3 carucates, by the service of 13s yearly. Woodplumpton, 4 carucates by the service of 17s 6d Lytham 2 carucates by the service of 8s 4d[William Farrer, in The Lancashire Pipe Rolls and Early Lancashire Charters, p.44.]
Richard died between September 1200 & September 1201
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| Richard the Nailer | Ref R64 |
Lister says that this is one of the earliest references to coal-mining in Yorkshire.
In 1307, Richard le Nayler paid 6d for a licence to dig for sea coal and to make nails
| Richards, Alfred | Ref R1211 |
| Richards, Annie May | Ref R41 |
In [Q3] 1907, she married Samuel Wood in Middlesborough.
Samuel died in 1916
In 1923, she married Alphaeus Moseley in Guisborough. Alphaeus was landlord of the White Hart, Soyland.
Alphaeus died Q1 1940.
Annie May took over at the White Hart [1940, 1945].
Annie May died in Blackpool in 1969
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| Richards, Claude | Ref R528 |
During World War I, he served as a Driver with the 49th Division Ammunition Col. Royal Field Artillery.
He died 13th October 1918 (aged 23).
He was buried at Naves Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref V A 24].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Hilda's Church, Halifax
| Richards, Daniel | Ref R1210 |
| Richards, Ernest | Ref R325 |
He lived at 12 Coal Street, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action at the Battle of Lys [10th April 1918] (aged 25).
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Michael & All Angels' Church, Southowram Bank
| Richards, George | Ref R221 |
He was a steeplejack.
In 1920, he married Hilda May Blair [1898-1955] in Halifax.
Hilda May was born in Spennymoor, Durham
They lived at 10 Regents Place, Sowerby Bridge [1939]
Hilda May & George were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery [Grave Ref: B U 157]
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| Richards, George William | Ref R224 |
Born in Sowerby Bridge.
During World War II, he served as a Private with the Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment).
He died 20th August 1944 (aged 20).
He was buried at Ranville War Cemetery, France [Grave Ref IA F 17]
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| Richards, Guy Neville | Ref R228 |
During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 13th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
Guy died 16th June 1917.
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 2 & 3], and on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax
| Richards, Joshua | Ref R152 |
| Richards, Philip Ernest | Ref R203 |
He was a journalist at Exeter / interested in comparative religion / at Jesus College, Oxford [1901] / at Manchester College where he trained as a Unitarian Minister / preaching at Halifax / performing interments at Lister Lane Cemetery [from 1902] / preaching at Walsall [1908].
In 1908, he married Norah Doyle [18??-1971] at West Bromwich.
Norah was born in Newry, Ireland.She was a noted Irish actress
They went to India [1911] where he became Professor of English at the Dyal Singh College in Lahore [1911] / Professor of English in Islamia [1915] / a member of the Board of English Studies of the Punjab University / Head Examiner for the university's Matriculation. He died in 1920.
After his death, his widow returned to England, but later went back to India.
Norah died in 1971
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| Richards, Thomas Ewing | Ref R148 |
In [Q1] 1942, he married Joan Margaret Oldfield in Calder District.
They lived in Elland.
During World War II, he served as a Lance Corporal with the Royal Army Service Corps.
He died at 151 Queen's Road, Croydon [13th April 1944] (aged 22).
He is remembered with a CWGC headstone at Elland Cemetery [E 23].
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial
| Richardson ... | Ref R37 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Richardson & Duncan | Ref R1539 |
| Richardson & Spencer | Ref R1164 |
They were at Halifax [1905] & Brighouse [1921].
| Richardson's: William Richardson & Son | Ref R1186 |
Optical, mathematical and philosophical instrument makers of Southowram established by William Richardson.
Recorded in 1861 & 1874.
In 1905, they were listed as makers of gauges, barometers and pyrometers at Pressure Gauge Works, North Parade, Halifax and George Henry Wadsworth was proprietor.
Subsequently, they were listed as opticians and W. Wadsworth was in charge of the optical business.
In 1906, they were at Steam Gauge Works, North Parade, Halifax.
In 1919, they were at 65 North Parade, Halifax, and the Principals were J. and Willie Wadsworth.
Wadsworth's Camera Exchange was at the same address
In 1934, they moved to Regent Street, Halifax.
See Mackereth Opticians and Gutsell's
| Richie, Dr James | Ref R661 |
A Dissenting minister at Mixenden chapel. He practised medicine in the district. He wrote several tracts on aspects of religion, sacrifice and atonement
| Richmond, Clarence | Ref R501 |
Born in Hebden Bridge.
He was a plasterer with Wrigley's.
On 11th December 1904, he married Nancy Ward [1881-1???] in Rothwell.
Nancy was born in Rothwell
They lived at Commercial Street, Hebden Bridge.
Around 1909, the family moved from Hebden Bridge to Markington, near Ripon.
During World War I, he served as a Sapper with the 89th Field Company Royal Engineers.
He was killed in action [8th November 1918] (aged 38).
His section was engaged in building a bridge. They were under heavy machine gun fire, and were compelled to lie down. A bullet came through the float and hit him in the arm pit and the heart.
He was buried at Dottignies Communal Cemetery, Mouscron, Hainaut [Grave Ref I C 8]
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| Richmond, Demetrius | Ref R740 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a general labourer [1911].
He married Mary Moore
Mary was born in Preston, Lancashire
Children:
They lived at 5 Moorhouse Terrace, Old Lane, Halifax [1911].
Living with them [in 1911] were widowed mother Ruth Ann Richmond [b 1841], sister Angelina Richmond [b 1867] (drawing room hand), nephew Norman Richmond [b 1896] (doffer in mill), and nephew Robert Pitcher (piecer in mill)
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| Richmond, Frank | Ref R306 |
He married Ethel.
They lived in Cornholme.
During World War II, he served as a Sapper with the 505th Field Company Royal Engineers.
He died 17th July 1942 (aged 26).
He was buried at Moascar War Cemetery, Egypt [Grave Ref 1 A 11].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Richmond House, West Vale | Ref R61 |
Owners and tenants have included
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| Richmond, John | Ref R739 |
He was a bolt maker [1881] / a nut & bolt maker [1891].
He married Ruth Ann [1841-1???].
Ruth Ann was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
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| Richmond, Joseph | Ref R502 |
He was a mason's labourer.
In [Q4] 1877, he married Sarah Elizabeth Smith [1852-1923] in Oxford.
Sarah Elizabeth was born in Ripley
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| Richmond, Walter | Ref R454 |
He married Unknown in Bradford.
They lived at 6 Swan Street, Crossfields, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as an Air Mechanic 3rd Class with the Royal Flying Corps Recruits' Depot.
He died 9th July 1917.
He was buried at Aldershot Military Cemetery, Hampshire [Grave Ref AF 2071]
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| Richter, Dr Hans | Ref R612 |
| Rickard, William Guy | Ref R540 |
He was a member of Square Chapel / a hairdresser, assisting his father at Charles Street, Halifax / a member of Crowtrees Methodist Chapel, Rastrick.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
He was killed in action [22nd March 1918] (aged 19).
He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 59 & 60], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Rickard, William Wilson | Ref R800 |
He was a hairdresser at Charles Street, Halifax [1901] / landlord of the Grove, Rastrick [1904, 1911].
In 1898, he married Grace Spencer [1877-19??] in Halifax.
Grace was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
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| Rickerby, Elizabeth | Ref R1418 |
The old lady was known as a recluse.
In May 1978, 2 boys aged 14 and 15, were accused of her murder after she had been found dead in her front room. Both boys pleaded guilty of burglary.
Each boy blamed the other for the attack on Mrs Rickerby.
The jury at Leeds Crown Court found the 15-year-old guilty of manslaughter
| Rickman, John | Ref R240 |
| Riddeall, Samuel | Ref R1324 |
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| Riddett, Rev Alfred Perry | Ref R1754 |
Wesleyan Methodist Minister.
In 1897, he and Rev T. G. Brooks were Ministers at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Friendly Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Sowerby Bridge Wesleyan Mission Chapel, Ripponden Wesleyan Methodist Church, Sowerby Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Mill Bank Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Triangle Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, and Booth Wood Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
He was retired [1911].
He married Unknown.
Children:
| Riddle, Adam | Ref R1312 |
| Riddlesden, Bentley | Ref R130 |
Born in Greetland.
He was a silk dresser of North Parade, Halifax [1889] / a silk dresser [1911].
In [Q1] 1889, he married Emily Porteus at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at 1 Health Court, Claremount, Halifax [1911, 1918].
Bentley died in Halifax [Q2 1935] (aged 68)
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| Riddlesden, Samuel | Ref R538 |
On 6th February 1704, he married Diana Forness
| Rideal & Duncan | Ref R1275 |
Partners included B. Rideal, A. Rideal, M. Duncan and L. Duncan.
| Rideal, David | Ref R561 |
He was clerk & deacon at Warley chapel.
On 19th October 1750, he married (1) Catherine Farrar at Halifax Parish Church.
Catherine came from Warley
Children:
Catherine died 12th March 1767.
He married (2) Sarah.
Children:
Sarah died in 1774.
On 5th November 1774, he married (3) Elizabeth (Betty) Cordingley at Halifax Parish Church.
Betty died in 1780.
On 26th April 1798, he (possibly) married (4) Mary Farrar at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary was the widow of Mr Farrar
This may refer to a marriage of his son David Rideal
They lived at Warley.
David died 12th April 1808 In the Church Register, Rev Thomas Hawkins, the minister at Warley Chapel, recorded
David Rideal – this worthy friend departed this life on April 12th 1808, after many a painful struggle. He was sometimes almost reduced to despair, but a little before he breathed his last, he assured me his mind was comfortable resting on the promises of God
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| Rideal, David | Ref R261 |
Born 10 June 1753.
He was a weaver [1775].
On 30th May 1775, he married Hannah Foster [17??-188?] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at Warley.
Members of the family were buried at Warley Congregational Church
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| Rideal, Joseph | Ref R262 |
He and his brother Titus were licensed victuallers at the Black Horse, Union Street, Brixton, Surrey in the 1820s, and then they became wine merchants.
Joseph his brother Titus Rideal were both buried at Norwood Cemetery, London
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| Rideal, Nicholas | Ref R459 |
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| Rideal, Titus | Ref R1595 |
He and his sister, Elizabeth, were subscribers to the building of the Warley Congregational Manse.
He and his brother Joseph were licensed victuallers at the Black Horse, Union Street, Brixton, Surrey in the 1820s, and then they became successful wine & spirits merchants at 144 Union Street, Southwark, London.
On 15th March 1804, Titus married (1) Mary Tilbury at St James's Church, Piccadilly, London.
They had several children.
Mary died in childbirth [July 1814].
On 23rd August 1815, he married (2) Phoebe Cross in West Wratling, Cambridgeshire.
On 9th September 1838, he married (3) Martha Lee in Stockwell, London.
Titus died 9th January 1850.
There were notices of his death in Lloyds Weekly, London and the Gentleman's Magazine.
Titus his brother Joseph were both buried at Norwood Cemetery, London
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| Ridehalgh & Holt | Ref R1361 |
See Lower Making Place, Soyland
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| Ridehalgh, Arthur | Ref R508 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a butcher of Stannary, Halifax [1882] / a butcher [1891, 1901] / a slaughter man at public slaughterhouse [1911].
In 1882, he married Sarah Blinkhorn [1856-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Sarah, of Gibbet Street, Halifax, was born in Spalding, Lincolnshire, the daughter of Richard Blinkhorn, engineer
Children:
They lived at
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| Ridehalgh, Frederick | Ref R851 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a drayman [1881] / a dray driver [1891].
He married Elizabeth [1839-1???] in Halifax.
Elizabeth was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
Frederick died in Halifax [Q2 1894] (aged 50)
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| Ridehalgh, Jabez | Ref R708 |
He was a hay & straw dealer [1851] / innkeeper at the West Riding Hotel, Halifax [1861] / a contractor employing 3 men [1861].
Around 1842, he married Martha [1815-19??].
Martha was born in Skircoat
Children:
They lived at 1 Haugh Shay Terrace, Halifax [1851]
| Ridehalgh, James | Ref R5100 |
In 1801, he married Betty Folds [1767-1831] in Colne, Lancashire.
Children:
All the children were born in Little Marsden, Lancashire.
The family lived at Scholefield, Little Marsden, Lancashire [1824, 1841].
James died in 1843.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £4,000.
His son John was the executor.
Members of the family were buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Colne
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| Ridehalgh, John | Ref R514 |
On 20th October 1831, he married Mary Ann Parker at Halifax Parish Church
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| Ridehalgh, John | Ref R519 |
In 1820, he was articled to William Wilcock for 5 years. Wilcock died in May 1823, and John was then articled to Michael Stocks for the remainder of the 5 years. Simpson Baines prepared both documents.
He was an attorney at law & solicitor [1841, 1851, 1861] / partner in Howarth & Ridehalgh at Howarth's practice in Ripponden / partner in Ridehalgh & Holt
He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].
He never married.
They lived at
Living with him [in 1851] was his sister Margaret.
He died at Brig Royd [29th March 1861].
He was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £25,000. Probate was granted to his brother Richard, and Parker Swinglehirst Holt.
He was succeeded at Howarth & Ridehalgh by Parker Swinglehurst Holt.
See Lower Making Place, Soyland
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| Ridehalgh, Margaret | Ref R9920 |
She never married.
In 1851, she was living with brother John at Brig Royd, Soyland.
She died at Brig Royd [29 Sep 1867].
She was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at under £5,000. Probate was granted to her brother Richard
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| Ridehalgh, Richard | Ref R164 |
Born in Lancashire.
He became an attorney.
He never married.
He lived at
He owned Abbotroyd, Barkisland.
He died at Brigg Royd [29th March 1895], the last of the local Ridehalgh family.
He was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £253,703 2/4d. Probate was granted to George Carr (gentleman) and John William Carr Ayre.
He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1895
Ellen Holroyde the daughter of Mr Holroyde, worked for the Ridehalgh family [from about 1851 until 1895] when Richard died
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| Ridehalgh, Thomas Arthur | Ref R115 |
He was an errand boy [1901] / a butcher's assistant [1911] / a master butcher in business at 309 Gibbet Street / a member of the Victoria Club / a member of Halifax football, cricket & bowling clubs, and played football for the Butchers' Association.
In 1914, he married Annie Ashworth in Halifax.
They lived at
During World War I, he enlisted [1916] and served as a Private with the 1st/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed by shellfire at Nieupoort [25th July 1917].
He was buried at Ramscappelle Road Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref I B 10].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Hilda's Church, Halifax, on the Memorial at Saint Mary's Church, Halifax, on the Memorial at Halifax Butchers' Association, and on the Memorial at Halifax Bowling Club
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| Ridehough, John | Ref R1437 |
He was churchwarden at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd [1858].
He married Harriet [1810-1888]
| Rider & Whiteley | Ref R1058 |
| Rider, Herbert | Ref R662 |
He was a member of Caddy Field Boys' Brigade / employed by Paton & Baldwin's.
He married Mary Elizabeth.
Child: child
They lived at Triangle.
During World War II, he enlisted [September 1939], and he served as a Gunner with the 122nd Field Regiment Royal Artillery.
He died in hospital in Malaya [3rd May 1941] (aged 20).
He was buried at Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore [Grave Ref 36 E 14].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Rider, John Earnshaw | Ref R234 |
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 26th April 1916 (aged 23).
He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 6], and on Rastrick War Memorial
| Rider, Mr | Ref R937 |
| Rider, Thomas | Ref R451 |
Born in Horsforth.
He was a cotton piecer [1881] / a cotton twiner [1891] / a cotton twister [1911] / the first superintendent at Thornhill Briggs Methodist Sunday School [1897] / a teacher at the school [1923].
In [Q4] 1882, he married Rebecca Iredale in Halifax.
Rebecca was born in Stainland, the daughter of Simeon Iredale
Child: William [b 1885] who was a brass finisher's apprentice [1901], a brass finisher [1911]
They lived at
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| Rider, William | Ref R116 |
He was a twister [1871].
He married (1) Unknown.
In 1871, he married (2) Susey.
Susey died Q3 1903 (aged 73)
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| Rider, William | Ref R453 |
He was a cotton twiner [1881].
Around 1860, he married Lucy [1830-1???].
Lucy was born in Ripponden
Children:
They lived at Bailiffe Bridge [1881]
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| Ridge | Ref R353 |
| Ridge, Alfred Normington | Ref R481 |
Born in Elland.
He was a member of Upper Edge Baptist Church, Elland / a player with Elland Wanderers AFC / a woollen piecer [1911] / employed by John Law & Sons at Greetland.
During World War I, he enlisted [March 1916] and served as a Private with the 6th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders.
He was wounded in the chest and abdomen by a bomb.
He died of wounds [21st February 1917].
The Halifax Courier [3rd March 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref V C 42].
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland, and on the Memorial at Upper Edge Baptist Church
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| Ridge Cross | Ref R1215 |
| Ridge Cross, Wadsworth | Ref R272 |
| Ridge, John | Ref R482 |
He was a quarryman [1890, 1911]
In 1890, he married Elizabeth Douglas [1869-1920] in Halifax.
Elizabeth was born in Friockkeirr [?], Scotland
Children:
The children were born in Elland.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was boarder William Ridge [b 1868] (quarryman)
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| Ridge Rough, Blake Dean | Ref R69 |
| Ridge, Thomas Foxcroft | Ref R1195 |
He was Manager of the Halifax branch of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Bank Limited, Manager of Sowerby Bridge sub-branch [1897], and Manager of the Stainland branch.
In 1883, he married Esther, daughter of Francis Berry.
They lived at
He died at sea [10th April 1930]
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| Ridgefoot | Ref R124 |
| Ridgefoot House, Todmorden | Ref R112 |
Owners and tenants have included
The house was demolished in 1939. A supermarket stands on the site.
See Olympia Cinema
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| Ridgeway, Edward Akroyd | Ref R1686 |
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| Ridgway, Henry Akroyd | Ref R94 |
Or Ridgeway.
He was brought into the family business / Manager of Copley Factory School [until 1865] / a Councillor for Central Ward [1866] / appointed County Magistrate [1869].
In 1867, he married Mary Gertrude Huish [1842-1924] at Belper.
Mary Gertrude was born in Leicestershire, the daughter of Marcus Huish
The family lived at
Henry died 22nd September 1878 (aged 38).
Mary Gertrude died 1st January 1924 (aged 81).
They both died at Woodside and were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
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| Ridgway, James | Ref R215 |
He and Mary Ganley lived together as man and wife at Martin Street, Boothtown.
On 18th August 1884, Mary and her daughter were on the way to take a dinner to Ridgway at his work. On the way, they called in at the Pine Apple, Halifax where they found Ridgway, and gave him his dinner.
Ridgway had been drinking and, instead of returning to work, went home to sleep. When he woke, he called for his tea, and Mary, who had also been asleep, promised to get it for him, but later she refused. As Ridgway got up to walk out of the house, Mary seized him and forced him into a chair. The 2 began swearing at each other and Mary picked up the fire tongs and struck him. He took them from her, and she picked up the poker and struck him with that. He took that from her and followed her outside where he struck and felled her.
She died a few days after.
At the Yorkshire Winter Assizes [November 1884], Ridgway pleaded guilty, and was imprisoned for one year with hard labour
| Ridgway, John | Ref R1631 |
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| Ridgway, John Edward | Ref R1632 |
On 20th August 1838, he married Mary, daughter of Jonathan Akroyd at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
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| Riding | Ref R1216 |
| Riding Bridge, Luddenden | Ref R410 |
| Riding Hall | Ref R13 |
| Riding Head, Luddenden | Ref R1414 |
| Riding, William | Ref R491 |
| Ridings Farm, Ovenden Wood | Ref R1589 |
| Ridings School Baths | Ref R1018 |
| Ridley, Rev Thomas | Ref R634 |
Born in the parish of St John Lee, Northumberland.
He was educated at Magdalen College Oxford [1829] / curate of East Bradenham [1833-1835] / curate of Gosforth [1835-1848]. before becoming Perpetual Curate at St Mary's Church, Sowerby [1848-1867].
He is recorded as Rev Mr Riddles in reports of the Trial of William Hellowell [1862].
He married Margaret [1807-1879], born in North Shields.
They had no children.
In 1901, the widowed Thomas was living with his nephew Robert Ridley at Acomb, Northumberland.
He died in Acomb
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| Ridley, Rev Thomas White | Ref R415 |
He was a Methodist Minister [1841] / Wesleyan New Connexion Minister of the Gospel [1851].
On 21st July 1850, he spoke at a fund-raising event for the Sunday School at Salem Methodist New Connexion Chapel, North Parade.
On 21st June 1838, he married Isabella Kilham [1813-1892] in Epworth, Lincolnshire.
Isabella was born in Epworth, Lincolnshire
Child: Thomas [b 1848]
They lived at
The couple died in Gateshead, County Durham
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| Ridout, Robert Stanley | Ref R318 |
In [Q2] 1935, he married Lillas Edith Warburton in Todmorden.
They lived in Hebden Bridge.
During World War II, he served as a Private with the Army Catering Corps.
He died 7th June 1944 (aged 30).
He was buried at Ranville Churchyard, France [Grave Ref 7].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Riedel, Edouard | Ref R1173 |
He married Annie.
Children:
The family lived at
He died 4th January 1889 (aged 65).
Members of the family were buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: C 4 C]
| Rielly, Jack | Ref R331 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Michael's & All Angels' Church, Shelf
| Rieves, C. | Ref R659 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Rig-Ma-Down, Brighouse | Ref R875 |
Question: Does anyone know where this was?
A wall post-box is recorded here in 1866. It later moved to Lane Head.
| Rigby, Agnes | Ref R368 |
| Rigby, Rev John | Ref R1408 |
| Rigby, Rev John | Ref R600 |
He was ordained Baptist pastor at Bramley [6th January 1796] before becoming Minister at Blackley Particular Baptist Church [May 1798-December 1839].
During his 41 years at Blackley, and the congregation increased. He was described as
an original character, with a string will, a good preacher and a capital organiser
On 30th May 1799, he married Mary Wright [1768-1823] in Adel.
Children:
Members of the family were buried at Blackley Baptist Graveyard
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| Rigby's: John Rigby & Sons | Ref R1180 |
| Rigby, Peter | Ref R1277 |
In 1827, he married Betty Halstead [1804-1870]
Betty from Reedley Hollows, Burnley, was the sister of Peggy Halstead, wife of Richard Taylor
Children:
After his death, his widow, Betty, took over at the New Inn [1851].
Their daughter, Mary and husband Henry Wood, took over at the pub [1853].
See Richard Taylor
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| Rigby, Rev R. H. | Ref R872 |
| Rigby, Thomas | Ref R1276 |
Born in Sowerby.
On 9th May 1846, Henry Standeven and Amos Thomas assaulted Thomas Rigby at Soyland and stole a waistcoat, a coat, a sovereign, some shillings in silver and other articles from him. Thomas Rigby and his father had been lying in wait in their barn about a mile from the New Inn, Soyland, suspecting that intruders had been stealing from the barn. About 2:00 am, two men came into the barn and a struggle ensued during which the robbery took place. The jury acquitted Standeven and Amos Thomas although they thought Standeven had broken into the barn.
In 1860, he married Jane Moore.
Children:
Thomas (senior) was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden.
In 1870, Jane married Josiah Lancaster [1839-1???] from Stansfield
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| The Rigg family of Halifax | Ref R913 |
| Rigg, Atkinson | Ref R855 |
On 24th December 1891, he married Elizabeth Fielding [1865-1936] at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram.
Elizabeth was the daughter of James Fielding
Elizabeth died 19th June 1936 (aged 71).
Atkinson died 10th April 1937 (aged 73).
The couple were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram with Elizabeth's parents
| Rigg, Donald | Ref R17 |
He was Mayor of Todmorden [1970-1971].
He died 21st January 2018
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| Rigg's: Gordon Rigg (Nurseries) Limited | Ref R1292 |
| Rigg, James Archer | Ref R292 |
Born in Halifax [14th February 1872].
Known as Archie, he was an English rugby union and professional rugby league player for Halifax (scrum half/half back) [1891-1908], appearing 333 times and scoring 53 goals.
He also played 32 games for Yorkshire.
He was a textile warehouseman / a special Constable [1939].
He went on to coach Bradford Northern and returned to rugby union in 1919 with the newly formed Halifax RFU.
On 12th September 1899, he married (1) Josephine Mcgovern [1875-1916] in Port Sea, Hampshire.
Josephine came from Cork
Child: 1. John Edward [b Halifax 1900; d 2nd September 1908] who is buried with his mother
Josephine died in Halifax [27th July 1916] (aged 41) and was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery.
In 1930, he married (2) Florence May Horsfall [1898-1985] in Halifax.
Florence was born 28th October 1898
The family lived at
Archie died 30th May 1951 (aged 79) and was buried at Christ Church, Pellon [Grave Ref: 3B 141].
Florence died in Halifax in 1985
Florence's burial place is not yet known
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| Rigg, John | Ref R487 |
He was a farmer of 12 acres [1851].
He married Hannah [1788-18??].
Hannah was born in Heptonstall
Child: Jane [b 1824] who was a loom weaver (worsted) [1851]
They lived at Noah Dale, Todmorden [1851]
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| Rigg, John | Ref R891 |
He was a stone mason [1871, 1881].
In [Q4] 1863, he married Esther Marshall [1844-1883] in Todmorden.
Esther was born in Stansfield.She was a cotton weaver [1871]
Children:
The children were born in Stansfield.
The family lived at
Esther died Q4 1883 (aged 39).
John died Q3 1888 (aged 46).
They both died in Todmorden
| Rigg, John Smith | Ref R864 |
He married Sarah Birtwhistle [1840-1889].
The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
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| Rigg, Mary | Ref R192 |
She was licensee of the Millers' Inn, Halifax [1861] / a beerhouse keeper in Cow Green / Silver Street, Halifax [1881]
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| Rigg, Mr | Ref R102 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
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| Rigg, Samuel | Ref R236 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with D Company 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He died 3rd July 1918 (aged 21).
He was buried at Christ Church, Todmorden [East Part]
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Rigg, William | Ref R103 |
Born at Hearnshaw Hole, Yorkshire.
He was a labourer [1871] / an outdoor labourer [1881]
He lived at
Living with him [in 1871] were brother James and sister Ann, her husband Henry Crabtree and family.
In 1881, William was living with sister Ann, her husband Henry Crabtree and family
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| Rigg, William | Ref R890 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a cotton weaver [1881, 1891, 1901, 1911].
On 18th April 1886, he married Ada Greenwood [1866-1???] at Heptonstall Church.
Ada was born in Todmorden.She may be daughter of John Greenwood or John Greenwood.
She was a cotton weaver [1911]
Children:
They lived at
| Rigge, Abraham | Ref R1254 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Thomas
| Rigge & Hatton | Ref R475 |
Their property at Albion Mill, Halifax was separated by the Hebble from the dye works of Thomas Crossley & Sons which were damaged by fire on 30th April 1868
| Rigge, Christopher Taylor | Ref R1257 |
Born in Southowram [19th May 1807].
He was a corn merchant [1871].
He married 1810-1881 25th December 1829 at Halifax Parish Church.
Harriet was born in Southowram [11th October 1810]
Child: Samuel Taylor
They lived at 3 Balmoral place, Halifax [1871].
Harriet died 8th March 1881.
The epitaph on the memorial for Harriet in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions.
Christopher died 5th January 1886.
The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell. In 1887, his son dedicated a clerestory window at Halifax Parish Church in his memory.
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| Rigge, Samuel Taylor | Ref R1258 |
He married Mary [1769-1823].
Children:
In 1887, he dedicated a clerestory window at Halifax Parish Church in his father's memory.
There is a memorial to members of the family in Halifax Parish Church
| Rigge, Samuel Taylor | Ref R1718 |
Born 16th May 1830.
He was a mill owner at Sowerby Bridge / a Halifax Councillor [1861-1866, 1869] / a retired woollen manufacturer [1871].
In September 1858, he was charged with
employing a lad, under age, after the legal time of night
The defence was that the boy – who had been found working in the mill at half-past nine at night – was employed under a slubber, George Illingworth, and he was responsible, not the master of the mill. Illingworth was fined £3 plus costs.
He died 25th September 1889.
He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
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| Rigge, Thomas | Ref R1252 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
| Rigge, Thomas | Ref R1251 |
Baptised at Heptonstall [13th October 1616].
He was a yeoman of Halifax / Constable of Halifax / Churchwarden at Halifax.
He married (1) Elizabeth Wainhouse [16??-1714].
Elizabeth was the daughter of Edward Wainhouse
Children:
He married (2) Unknown.
Children:
He was buried at Halifax Parish Church [20th March 1666/7].
The epitaph on his memorial is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
| Rigge, Thomas | Ref R1255 |
He was buried at Halifax Parish Church.
The epitaph on his memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
| Rigge, Thomas | Ref R1766 |
Baptised 20th February 1686-7.
He was Churchwarden of Halifax.
He died suddenly 1st April 1716.
The epitaph on his memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
| Rigge, William | Ref R1253 |
He married Unknown.
| Riggs's Garden Centre | Ref R1510 |
| Rika, Kia | Ref R579 |
Born in New Zealand [10th April 1919].
He came to Halifax after war service and was signed up by Halifax RLFC.
He played regularly at left wing and was a crowd favourite at Thrum Hall.
He was in the losing side against Bradford Northern in the Challenge Cup Final, at Wembley, of the 1948/9 season (final score 12-0).
He was landlord of the Traveller's Rest in Elland [mid-1960s].
In [Q1] 1949, he married Jean Ingham in Halifax.
Jean was a local girl
Children:
He returned to New Zealand [1975].
He made one return to Halifax in 1988, as a Guest of Honour at the Halifax Club Reunion
He died 2nd May 1989 (aged 70)
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| Riley ... | Ref R8 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Riley & Company | Ref R1096 |
| Riley & Horner | Ref R1273 |
| Riley's: B. Riley & Company | Ref R107 |
| Riley's: Benjamin Riley & Sons | Ref R1158 |
They were at Upper Pule Quarry, Wood Top Quarry, and Scout Quarry
Partners included Frank B. Riley, Wilson Riley, and Joe Bee Riley
| Riley Brothers | Ref R1085 |
The name was changed to Riley Brothers in 19??
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| Riley Brothers (Halifax) Limited | Ref R1073 |
| Riley's Charities | Ref R433 |
| Riley's: E. & T. Riley | Ref R1284 |
Partners included E. Riley and T. Riley.
The partnership was dissolved in April 1863
| Riley's: Ella Riley Limited | Ref R1651 |
| Riley's: J. Riley & Sons | Ref R1041 |
At some time his four sons – Charles, Henry, Rowland, and Louis - joined the firm.
By 1898, the firm was established at 35 & 37 Woolshops, 3 North Bridge, Halifax, and 13 Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge.
The business was dissolved on 1st February 1898. The official notice of the dissolution states
[the business] been dissolved by mutual consent as regards the said Charles Edwards Riley
Henry John, Rowland Ernest, and Louis Edgar continued the business together.
Subsequent censuses show that Charles worked as an employee elsewhere even though his three brothers continued in business together.
On 6th August 1915, the 3 brothers dissolved the business by mutual consent.
Rowland Ernest established Rowland E. Riley & Sons.
Jubal's grandsons Reginald Jubal and Henry Raymond, joined the business.
In 19??, the business became Riley Brothers.
The business was sold when the next generation decided on other professions
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| Riley's: John Riley & Son | Ref R1594 |
| Riley Link | Ref R759 |
| Riley's: Matthew Riley & Company | Ref R1132 |
They were at
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| Riley's: R. T. Riley & Company | Ref R1034 |
| Riley's: Riley Brothers & Hartley | Ref R1504 |
| Riley's: Rowland E. Riley & Sons | Ref R113 |
With his sons Harold and Donald, Rowland Ernest Riley established business as clothiers and outfitters – Rowland E. Riley & Sons.
Harold joined the business after being discharged from Army, and may have been the Accountant of the firm.
They were at 73 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1922].
On 17 November 1922, the company filed a Debtor's Petition.
The Date of Release was 5th August 1924
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| Riley's: S. Riley & Sons | Ref R5 |
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| Riley Street Working Men's Club, Todmorden | Ref R1200 |
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| Riley's Toffees | Ref R1074 |
The company was famous for its Toffee Rolls which came in many flavours: Original Creamy, Golden Cream, Chocolate, Fig, Date, Liquorice, Rum & Butter, and Mint & Butter.
The works were originally in the family home until the factory moved to the Kingston Toffee Mills in Hopwood Lane in 1911.
When J. H. Riley died in 1953, the company was bought by Nuttall's.
It was subsequently bought by the Guinness Group and then by Callard & Bowser, and in 1988 by United Biscuits / McVitie, then by Kraft.
See Arthur Bancroft and Ella Riley Limited
| Rimer, Lindsey Jo | Ref R109 |
On 12th April 1995, her body was found in the Rochdale Canal at Callis Mill. She had been strangled and the body was weighted down with a stone.
The murderer has not been found.
In 1998, a Halifax man, John Oswin, was convicted for the rape of 2 women and indecent assault of 2 girls. These had been committed on canal tow paths at night. He was questioned about Lindsey's death.
In August 2002, a man accused of murdering 16-year-old Leeds girl, Leanne Tiernan, was questioned about Lindsey's death
| Rimmer, Margaret | Ref R647 |
She lived with John Rushworth [1891].
In 1901, she was a woollen drawer, living as a boarder with David R. Tyson and family at 260 Queens Road, Halifax.
In [Q4] 1902, she (possibly) married either Charles Beswick or Harry Wood in Halifax
| Rimondi, Charles | Ref R1431 |
He was a jeweller & silversmith, and a maker of watches, clocks & chronometers at 1 Union Street, Halifax [1837] and Waterhouse Street, Halifax [1850]
He married Constance [1807-1879].
Constance was born in Switzerland
Children:
Around 1839, the family moved from Switzerland to Halifax.
They lived at 9 Waterhouse Street, Halifax [1841, 1851, 1861]
Charles & Constance died in Sheffield
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| Rinder, Albert | Ref R1608 |
| Ringby | Ref R296 |
| Ringby Hill | Ref R1515 |
| Ringrose, M. | Ref R1187 |
| Ringstone, Barkisland | Ref R48 |
The cairnfield is on the English Heritage Buildings at Risk Register.
See Meg Dike
| Ringstone Edge Farm, Barkisland | Ref R405 |
| Ringstone Edge Reservoir | Ref R787 |
It is 20-60 ft deep, covers 49 acres and has a capacity of 245 million gallons.
The cylindrical stone wheelhouse for the reservoir – and another on Saddleworth Road – are listed.
On 3rd March 1933, the bodies of Mrs Hilda Hartley [37] and her 3-year-old son, Leonard, were found in the reservoir.
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| Riordan, Mrs Linda | Ref R36 |
| Riots | Ref R1402 |
See Bread Riots, Chartism, Luddites, Mankinholes Riots, Mixenden Riot and Plug Riots
| Ripley ... | Ref R893 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Ripley's: George Ripley & Son | Ref R1028 |
After George's death, the company became Edward Ripley & Son
| Ripley's Ice Cream | Ref R1348 |
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| Ripleyville | Ref R738 |
Only a few of the work-force were able to buy their own houses, so Ripley refunded their money and the estate was managed by trustees.
The village has gone and the site has been built over
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| Rippon Brothers | Ref R1321 |
From 1870, they were based was in Huddersfield, and were also agents for Rolls Royce, having built the first bodywork for that car.
On the death of Colonel Rippon, the business was taken over by Appleyards of Leeds, to became Appleyard Rippon.
In March 1919, William Edward Rippon and Joseph Rippon, of Huddersfield, bought Toothill Hall, Rastrick, after the death of Clement Blackburn. They wanted Bradley Wood for shooting.
They sold the house in October 1919
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| Ripponden | Ref R290 |
A newspaper of 1888 tells the story of an occasion on which
Baron Rothschild's mare Hannah met Ripponden at Ascot, Hannah just winning by a head. After the race, Savile had sent Ripponden home when Rothschild told him"From what I saw, I think your horse will win the Royal Hunt Cup"Savile pondered on this and ordered the horse to be brought back. The train on which Ripponden was due to travel was late and on the point of departure when Savile's messenger arrived and took the horse's box off the train. Ripponden arrived just in time to win the Royal Hunt Cup
| Ripponden | Ref R50 |
See Population and Calder Registration District
| Ripponden & Barkisland Railway Station | Ref R1023 |
| Ripponden & District Motors | Ref R53 |
Ripponden & District Motors was established by John Hirst in 1921. They were at Commercial Garage, Oldham Road, Ripponden.
They originally ran a number of single-decker buses between Rishworth and Halifax and Elland.
The business expanded into longer routes and haulage.
Their cream and navy blue vehicles were a familiar sight rushing around the district.
The business changed its name to Ripponden Carriers.
In 1999, a management buyout took control of the busines.
The business went into liquidation in 2005
See Besom Brush, Ripponden, John Hirst & Company, Holly Crescent, Ripponden and Hugh Weightman
| Ripponden & District Spinning Company Limited | Ref R1120 |
The Company went into liquidation at the time of the Cotton Famine [1862]
| Ripponden Brass Band | Ref R324 |
In 2006, the band merged with Huddersfield Brass Band to form Huddersfield & Ripponden Brass
| Ripponden bridge | Ref R417 |
| Ripponden British Legion | Ref R1524 |
| Ripponden Business Park | Ref R1322 |
| Ripponden Carriers | Ref R1121 |
In 19??, the name was changed to Ripponden Carriers
| Ripponden Cattle Market | Ref R1642 |
| Ripponden Central Hall | Ref R408 |
| Ripponden charity | Ref R443 |
| Ripponden Commercial Company Limited | Ref R1095 |
There were 170 shareholders – chiefly operatives – holding 300 shares at £10 per share.
Their mill at Ripponden was opened on 3rd January 1857.
They were at Dyson Lane Mill, Rishworth [1905].
In 1907,
were recorded as
having done so much for the Company. It was suggested that their portraits might be hung in the board room.
The Company is recorded as being in Voluntary Liquidation (members) in February 1961. The Final Meeting return was registered on 1st October 1975.
See Benjamin Berry / Joseph Booth / Ely Bottomley / Samuel Bottomley / Tom Hallowell / Arthur Fielding Longbottom / Thomas Henry Longbottom / Samuel Moores / Levi Sykes / Thomas Wolstenholme
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| Ripponden Commercial Cotton Spinning Company Limited | Ref R1196 |
| Ripponden Conservative Club | Ref R1105 |
Officers at the Club have included
See Ripponden Conservative Club Memorial
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| Ripponden constables | Ref R1421 |
| Ripponden Co-operative Society Limited | Ref R1118 |
provide wholesome food at wholesale prices and mutual protection against poverty
On 24th November 1832, 24 members paid their subscriptions of 1/- and the Society was formed.
This was 12 years before the Rochdale Pioneers opened their shop at Toad Lane, Rochdale, on 11th August 1844
The first premises were at 56 Oldham Road, Ripponden.
Subsequent stores were opened at
In June 2009, Ripponden Parish Council erected a blue plaque to commemorate the Society.
See Benjamin Berry, Whiteley Gee, James Holroyd and Joshua Howarth
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| Ripponden Cotton Spinning Company Limited | Ref R1412 |
| Ripponden District Cotton Spinning Company Limited | Ref R1197 |
| Ripponden Female Society | Ref R1111 |
They met at The Queen Hotel, Ripponden [1849]
| Ripponden Gas Supplies | Ref R1640 |
Gas street lighting began in Ripponden around 1882
| Ripponden Liberal Club | Ref R1107 |
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| Ripponden Library | Ref R349 |
A new Ripponden County Library opened in December 1964
| Ripponden Old Bridge | Ref R357 |
There was probably a ford here before the first bridge was built.
A bridge is mentioned in 1313. A stone bridge is mentioned in 1533 when William Firth bequeathed 7/6d
for the building of a stone bridge
A new bridge was built around 1752 for the new turnpike road. It is about 6 ft wide and 30 ft above the river.
In 1802, there was a the Ripponden Packhorse Bridge Dispute over the ownership of the bridge.
Around 1885, a man fell over the parapet and drowned, after which iron rails were erected.
The stocks were here for a time until they were removed in 1887.
It was listed in October 1966.
It was restored and completely rebuilt in 1973.
See Cob Clough, Mill Fold, Old Bridge Inn and St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden
| Ripponden Overseers of the Poor | Ref R295 |
| Ripponden Packhorse Bridge Dispute | Ref R1742 |
John Whitley claimed that Ralph Hirstwood, for whom Whitley was the executor, had paid £10 for the bridge, and Whitley and a group of men attempted to demolish the bridge.
Rev Robert Webster took up the matter on behalf of the residents of Ripponden, raised £10 by subscription and repaid the claimants, and the bridge was bought back and became public property
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| Ripponden Parish Community Centre | Ref R263 |
| Ripponden Parish Council | Ref R47 |
| Ripponden Picturedrome | Ref R1413 |
Lessees and managers of the Cinema have included
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Ripponden Police Station | Ref R1103 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ben
| Ripponden Post Office | Ref R1104 |
In 1844, Joshua Rouse corresponded about the need for a Post Office in Ripponden.
Around 1845, Rachel Hoyle was postmistress at the Post Office which was established at the Golden Lion, Ripponden.
In 1861, Joshua Riley was the receiver.
In the 1860s, the post office was next to the Queen Hotel, Ripponden and Miss Bradley, the daughter of John Bradley, landlord of the hotel, was the first postmistress of Ripponden. The premises were later occupied by Thomas Whiteley.
The later post office is now 2 private houses.
The present post office is in Halifax Road
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| Ripponden Railway Station | Ref R1024 |
On 1st January 1892, it was renamed Ripponden & Barkisland Station.
Closed on 8th July 1929
See Motor Train, Ryburn Valley Branch Line and Station Road, Ripponden
| Ripponden Reading Room | Ref R1643 |
| Ripponden rush-bearing | Ref R281 |
It was held on 24th August, and St Bartholomew's Church was decorated with rushes.
| Ripponden stocks | Ref R1641 |
They were moved to the end of the packhorse bridge by the Old Bridge Inn.
They were removed (and lost) in 1887
| Ripponden Technical Institute | Ref R1644 |
| Ripponden Toll House | Ref R90 |
In 1873, when the tolls were abolished, Mitchell & Son bought the property.
George Mitchell built shops on the site and rebuilt the original toll house (or a replica?) on top. It was popularly known as the Crystal Palace
| Ripponden Urban District Council | Ref R54 |
See Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, Urban District Council and Rev Wilfrid Harold Waring
| Ripponden Wood | Ref R1512 |
| Ripponden Working Men's Club & Institute | Ref R1202 |
See Ripponden Working Men's Club Memorial
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| Ripponden Zion Congregational Mutual Improvement Society | Ref R1178 |
| Rishworth | Ref R55 |
See Population, Parish statistics and Slitheroe Bridge, Rishworth
| The Rishworth family | Ref R973 |
| Rishworth, Agnes | Ref R585 |
She married John Waterhouse
| Rishworth, Alexander | Ref R24 |
He married Grace Townley.
Grace was the daughter of Lawrence Townley
Child: John
| Rishworth, Alexander | Ref R310 |
Of Heath, Wakefield.
He married Beatrice Tempest.
Beatrice was the daughter of Nicholas Tempest of Tong
Children:
He sold reversion of lands in Shelf and Great Horton to his brothers John and Robert, and he sold reversion in Coley Hall to Richard Sunderland [1578].
He died in, or before, 1591
| Rishworth & Ryburn Valley Brass Band | Ref R812 |
In 1906, the band gained 3rd place in the Junior Cup at the Crystal Palace, London.
Disbanded in 1???
| Rishworth Board of Guardians | Ref R500 |
Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Rishworth township have included
| Rishworth Board of Health | Ref R638 |
| Rishworth Branch Line | Ref R1516 |
| Rishworth constables | Ref R1399 |
| Rishworth Constitutional Club | Ref R766 |
| Rishworth Cricket Club | Ref R1545 |
| Rishworth-cum-Norland | Ref R214 |
| Rishworth-cum-Norland, Manor of | Ref R371 |
| Rishworth Drain | Ref R9020 |
| Rishworth, Elias de | Ref R412 |
An undated deed from the late 12th century records
Gift by John son of Assolf [Essolf] de Holdsworth to Elias de Rishworth and his heirs by Eve, the grantor's daughter, of a moiety of all his land in the territory of Holdsworth (etc) paying 12d yearly for all service, saving the service of earl de Warenne. John would not alienate the remainder of his land from Elias or his heirs by Eve; if Elias had no heirs by Eve and survived, he should have for life the moiety of John's land given him originally, with reversion after his death to John or his heirs or assigns.EYC8 no.148 citing MS Dodsworth viii, f.200 from original in St Mary's Tower, York
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| Rishworth Football Club | Ref R1544 |
| Rishworth Hall | Ref R56 |
Subsequent owners and tenants have included
The present hall dates from the 18th century.
See Rishworth Lodge
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| Rishworth Hall Farm, Rishworth | Ref R74 |
The Halifax Guardian [17th August 1918] advertised
Rishworth Hall Farm, RishworthSale by Auction on 3rd September 1918 of Farm Stock for Executors of the late Mr Mark Wadsworth
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| Rishworth Hall Wood | Ref R1442 |
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| Rishworth, Henry | Ref R1337 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
| Rishworth, Henry de | Ref R761 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
Henry died without male issue. It has long been said that he had three daughters, who were his co-heirs. These daughters, and their given husbands, have not been confirmed from primary evidence, but it does seem probable that they were as shown here
It can be confirmed that lands in Rishworth came into the hands of the Savile family from about this time
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| Rishworth, Henry de | Ref R726 |
He married Unknown.
| Rishworth, Henry de | Ref R730 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
| Rishworth, Henry de | Ref R728 |
| Rishworth, Henry de | Ref R731 |
Around 1452, he married Elena.
Children:
| Rishworth, John | Ref R255 |
He married Unknown, a daughter of John Lacy of Cromwellbottom.
Child: John
He died before 1478
| Rishworth, John | Ref R233 |
In 1488, he settled lands in Horton, Manningham and Haworth on his son.
He married Lady Janet Keith [1449-1483] from Kincardineshire, Scotland.
Children:
| Rishworth, John | Ref R294 |
Son of Alexander Rishworth.
He leased Coley Hall from his grandfather, John, and came into full possession of the estate in 1537.
In 1529, he married Agnes Parker.
Agnes was the daughter of Thomas Parker of Foulridge near Colne
Children:
He spent most of his time at Stanroyde Ha11, near Colne, which he had acquired through his marriage.
His sons John and Robert lived at East Riddlesden Hall and sold it to James Murgatroyd in 1631
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| Rishworth, John | Ref R732 |
In 1649, he leased Chapel House Farm, Coley
at an annual rent of 8 guineas and 2 fat capons to be delivered at the Feast of St Thomas the Apostle
| Rishworth, John de | Ref R247 |
He married Joyce Neville.
Joyce was the daughter of Sir Robert Neville of Liversedge
| Rishworth Lodge | Ref R308 |
Late 19th century shooting lodge in Gothic style designed by W. H. Crossland for Henry Savile.
It stands in front of Rishworth Hall.
Owners and tenants have included
It became a restaurant known as The Minster [2010] and private apartments. It is just apartments [January 2012]
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| Rishworth, Manor of | Ref R367 |
Lord George Halifax Lumley-Savile auctioned off the title of Lord of the Manor in the 1990s.
In October 2010, the title and Brooklands Manor, Ripponden was for sale at a price of £695,000.
| Rishworth Moor | Ref R101 |
See Green Withens Reservoir, Moss Moor, Rishworth, Rishworth Drain and White Hill, Rishworth
| Rishworth, Nicholas de | Ref R729 |
He married Helen.
Child: Henry
In 1371, Henry de Rishworth granted him a tenement called Norwode
| Rishworth Overseers of the Poor | Ref R422 |
| Rishworth Palace | Ref R1464 |
| Rishworth Particular Baptist Mutual Improvement Society | Ref R1646 |
| Rishworth pigs | Ref R1647 |
| Rishworth Pinfold | Ref R532 |
Rishworth War Memorial now stands in a small garden on the site
| Rishworth Prosecution Society | Ref R1115 |
| Rishworth Railway Station | Ref R1026 |
It reach Rishworth (Slitheroe Bridge) on 1st March 1881.
Plans were abandoned to extend the line to Littleborough by tunnelling beneath Blackstone Edge.
The station closed to passengers on 6th July 1929, but goods trains ran until March 1952 when Rishworth station closed.
In 1958, the line was closed. The rubble of the mound that was the platform is still visible amongst the overgrown vegetation.
See Motor Train and Rishworth Trestle Bridge
| Rishworth, Robert de | Ref R727 |
He married Christine, sister from Henry de Coldley from Coley.
Children:
| Rishworth School Baths | Ref R1020 |
Opened in the Wheelwright's Mill building at Rishworth School in 1964.
The baths are still in use
| Rishworth Subscription Band | Ref R1755 |
| Rishworth Surveyor of the Highways | Ref R6720 |
| Rishworth Toll House | Ref R142 |
| Rishworth Trestle Bridge | Ref R1426 |
In the photograph of Slitheroe Bridge, the Trestle Bridge would have been off the photograph, immediately to the right.
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| Rishworth Urban District Council | Ref R827 |
| Risley, Thomas | Ref R222 |
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| Ritchie, Arthur James | Ref R399 |
Born in Liverpool.
He was a pawnbroker's assistant [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Gunner with C Company Machine Gun Corps (Heavy Branch).
He died 14th November 1916 (aged 21).
He was buried at Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I F 17].
He is remembered on Norland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Sowerby
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| Ritchie, David William Leone | Ref R464 |
On 17th August 1891, he married Alice Elizabeth Osborn at St Jude's Church, Hunslet.
Child: Arthur James
They lived at 2 Leathley Street, Hunslet [1897].
David William died in Hunslet [15th September 1897].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,623 19/5d.
Administration was granted to to his widow Alice Elizabeth.
After his death, Alice Elizabeth led a colourful life, and had further children and partners
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| Ritchie, Rev James | Ref R789 |
He died at Shaw Booth [15th October 1763].
He was buried at Moor End Congregational Church, Pellon
| The Ritz, Brighouse | Ref R1067 |
In February 2017, the owners of the Ritz Hotel in London demanded that the ballroom change its name
| The Ritz Cinema, Lee Mount | Ref R342 |
Closed after being destroyed by fire in February 1963
| Rive Rocks, Todmorden | Ref R75 |
| River Cottage, Hebden Bridge | Ref R1339 |
It is now a gift shop [2008].
The Wavy Steps are nearby
| River crossings: Calder | Ref R646 |
See Bridges
| River crossings: Hebble | Ref R613 |
See Bridges
| River crossings: Ryburn | Ref R645 |
See Bridges
| River Plate Fresh Meat Company | Ref R1029 |
| Riverdale, Lord | Ref R814 |
| Rivers | Ref R1125 |
| Riverside House, Elland | Ref R610 |
| Riverside Recreational Park, Elland | Ref R604 |
| Riverside, Todmorden | Ref R833 |
Owners and tenants have included
This and Cross Brook, Todmorden were adjoining properties
| Rix, Rev A. H. | Ref R439 |
Vicar of Shelf [1917]
| R.M.H | Ref R764 |
| Roach, James | Ref R641 |
Born in Halifax.
He was an out porter (railway) [1911] / a goods checker with the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company.
In [Q3] 1915, he married Sarah H. Noble in Halifax.
They lived at 4 Mary's Court, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 7th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He was killed in action [15th December 1915].
He was buried at La Brique Military Cemetery No.2, Belgium [Grave Ref I N 24]
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| Roach, John Edward | Ref R531 |
Born in Bradford [27th March 1896].
He was a member of St Walburga's Catholic Church, Luddendenfoot.
He lived at Halifax Lane, Luddenden.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [6th April 1918].
He was buried at Étaples Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XXXIII E 30A].
He is remembered on Luddenden & Midgley War Memorial
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| Roach, Michael | Ref R529 |
During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 5th Battalion London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade).
He died 18th December 1914.
He was buried at Rifle House Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref IV F 8].
He is remembered on Luddenden & Midgley War Memorial
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| Roach, Michael | Ref R660 |
He was a worsted carpet sizer [1891].
In [Q4] 1874, he married Mary Ann Jenkinson [1857-1912] in Halifax.
Mary Ann was born in Halifax / Bradford
Children:
They lived at York Street North, Northowram [1891]; 11 Chapel Fold, Halifax [1901]; 1 Braithwaite's Court, Halifax [1911]
| Roades, James | Ref R510 |
| Roadside | Ref R489 |
See Hopkinson School, Rishworth Baptist Church and Eli Whiteley
| Rob Dene Farm, Shelf | Ref R733 |
| Rob Royd, Stainland | Ref R6380 |
| Robbers' Cave, Shelf | Ref R724 |
| Robden, Mr | Ref R1535 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
On Christmas Day, 1912, Maggie kissed her brother under the mistletoe and ran away. Her brother playfully pointed a pistol at her, not knowing that it was loaded. He pulled the trigger and the bullet penetrated her skull, killing her
| Roberson, Rev Hammond | Ref R651 |
Son of Henry Roberson.
On 22nd December 1787, he married Phoebe Ashworth [17??-18??] at Batley.
He was educated at Magdalene College Cambridge [1775] / Curate at Dewsbury [1779].
He enjoyed breaking-in difficult horses, but opposed bull-baiting.
He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Sunday School movement.
He opened a private school for boys at Squirrel Hall, Liversedge [1783], which he transferred to Heald's Hall, Liversedge [1795]. This made him very wealthy.
He was Vicar at Hartshead [1795-1803].
In 1816, after the death of his wife, he built Christ Church, Liversedge Parish Church, at a personal cost of £7000.
He was incumbent until 1841. This put him into financial difficulties.
When he was appointed Vicar of Liversedge, he had no money to build a vicarage and one was subsequently built by public subscription.
He laid down strict rules about the siting and lettering on graves in the churchyard. Any offending stones were uprooted and thrown out.
On 12th March 1812, he sent a letter to Joseph Radcliffe in which he wrote that he wished the Luddites would now attack as
I think we should give a good account of them
He interviewed Samuel Hartley and John Booth who were injured in the attack on William Cartwright's mill at Rawfolds.
There was a secret passage from the crypt of the church to nearby Healds Hall which might be used by him and his family if they were ever surrounded by angry Luddites.
He was a model for the character of Rev Matthewson Helstone in Charlotte Brontë's novel Shirley.
| Robert, Dr Crowther | Ref R5390 |
On 10th August 1811, he married Miss Lambert in Knaresborough
His wife was the only daughter of Mr Lambert, a common brewer of Knaresborough
| Roberts ... | Ref R346 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Roberts & Hanson | Ref R1580 |
Partners included David Roberts and William James Hanson.
The business was declared bankrupt on 10th December 1857
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| Roberts & Hirst Limited | Ref R1403 |
Bobbin manufacturers founded in 1798 by the Hirst family.
In 1893, George Henry Roberts and John E. Hirst went into partnership.
In 1894, they bought the Cote Hill works from Mr Munday.
The limited company was formed in 1920.
The business – the last bobbin manufacturers in West Yorkshire – closed in 1981. In the 1980s/90s, the buildings were converted to private dwellings.
The business is described in the book entitled Bones of a Business
| Roberts's: Samuel Roberts & Son | Ref R1027 |
| Roberts, Son & Hinchliffe | Ref R1626 |
Partners included Charles Hinchliffe.
They were above Lloyds Bank in Baines Row / Huddersfield Road [1980s].
See George Furniss, Roberts & Company
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| Roberts's: Victor Roberts Limited | Ref R111 |
They were at Hope Hall Mills, Halifax [1914, 1921].
They were taken over by William L. Pawson & Son
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| Robertshaw ... | Ref R63 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Robertshaw's: Abraham Robertshaw & Sons | Ref R1119 |
(Possibly) established by Abraham Robertshaw.
They were at Bridge Mill, Hebden Bridge, and moved to Calder Mill, Hebden Bridge [about 1888] where they did fustian weaving.
The partnership was dissolved in October 1899.
A. Robertshaw & Sons are recorded as cotton spinners and manufacturers at Westfield Mills, Mytholmroyd [1905].
See Robertshaw Road, Hebden Bridge
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| Robertshaw & Company | Ref R1075 |
| Robertshaw, Crabtree, Sugden & Murgatroyd | Ref R411 |
Partners included J. Robertshaw, J. Robertshaw, R. Crabtree, J. Sugden and B. Murgatroyd.
The partnership was dissolved in February 1856
| Robertshaw's: F. S. Robertshaw & Son | Ref R1326 |
Question: It is not clear whether they were manufacturers of soda/mineral water or bottlers.
Does anyone know anything about the man? or his business?
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| Robertshaw, Heptonstall | Ref R798 |
Recorded in 1439, when John of Grenewodde held lands and tenements called Roberd Shaghe (Robert Shaw) and paid yearly rent of 17d.
It appears to have remained in Greenwood hands for about 300 years, and no person called Robertshaw is known to have owned it.
The name is derived from shaw and means the wood of Robert; Robert was a popular Norman name.
It is subsequently mentioned in accounts of the Heptonstall Surveyor of Highways [late 1700s].
A barn here was used for Baptist worship [between 1717-1772].
In the will of Henry Greenwood [1747], Robertshaw passes to William Greenwood who took out a mortgage [1766].
William's will [1790] leaves the property to Michael Heaton.
The property still exists as a farm called Robertshaw.
The surname Robertshaw originated here
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| Robertshaw Naylor | Ref R473 |
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| Robertshaw's: Thomas Robertshaw & Sons | Ref R1411 |
| Robertson, Alexander | Ref R449 |
He was a mechanic [1871] / a worsted spinning machinery mechanic [1881].
In [Q4] 1862, he (possibly) married Ann Sladden [1838-1907] in Halifax.
Ann was born in Halifax
Children:
The family lived at
Alexander died Q4 1890 (aged 55).
Ann died Q2 1907 (aged 69).
They both died in Halifax
| Robertson, Dr Andrew | Ref R1154 |
Physician and surgeon. He was at 5 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1905].
In 1892, he married Margaret Emily Doxford [1866-19??] from Durham, at Sunderland.
He lived at 12 Park Road, Halifax [1911]
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| Robertson, Charlie | Ref R666 |
Hannah was born in Scotland, the daughter of William Robertson.In 1897, she married John Holden
Charlie was born in Halifax [Q2 1891].
He was brought up with his Holden half-siblings, and was living with his mother & stepfather [1901, 1911]
He was a member of Tuel Lane United Methodist Brotherhood / a member of Ancient Order of Foresters / a horse driver [1911] / employed by Blackburn Brothers, dyers, Sowerby Bridge.
He lived with his mother at 15 Exeter Street, Sowerby Bridge.
During World War I, he enlisted [February 1915], and he served as a Sergeant with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He went to France in January 1917.
He was killed in action at Bullecourt [3rd May 1917].
The Halifax Courier [9th March 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], and on the Memorial at Saint John the Evangelist, Warley
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| Robertson, Mrs Farquhar | Ref R643 |
| Robertson, Hugh John Trafford David | Ref R664 |
He was educated at Heath Grammar School.
During World War II, he served as a Lieutenant with the 7th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders.
He died 11th July 1944 (aged 24).
He was buried at Ryes War Cemetery, Bazenville, France [Grave Ref VI E 2].
He is remembered on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates
| Robertson, Ian Holdsworth | Ref R886 |
He was missing presumed killed on active service when pilot of Fairey Swordfish torpedo plane, on 26th June 1943
| Robertson, Rev | Ref R828 |
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| Robertson, William | Ref R271 |
He was a mason [1891].
He married Unknown.
Children:
They lived at Cote Hill, Warley [1891].
Living with the widowed William [in 1891] was daughter Hannah's son Charlie Robertson [b 1891]; father unknown
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| Robeson, Paul | Ref R134 |
| Robey, Joseph | Ref R578 |
He was a shoeing smith [1901] / a farrier [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant Major with the Royal Field Artillery.
He was discharged in 1918.
In 1894, he married Jane Elizabeth Wood [1871-1957] in Wetherby.
Jane Elizabeth was born in Leeds
Children:
They lived at
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| Robey, Joseph | Ref R383 |
Born in Menston, Leeds.
He was a member of St Anne's Church, Southowram / an oiler (worsted mill) [1911] / an apprentice butcher with Magson's of Queen's Road, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [19th April 1915], and he served as a Corporal with the 5th Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).
He went to France [3rd September 1915].
He was twice wounded and also buried by a shell.
He died of pneumonia as a POW [15th November 1918] (aged 22).
The Halifax Courier [23rd November 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Caudry British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I D 13].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Halifax Butchers' Association, on Southowram War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram
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| Robey, Thomas Elijah | Ref R852 |
Born in Guiseley [5th September 1894].
In [Q3] 1917, he married Annie Noble [1895-1944] in Halifax.
He was an under-clerk (loco store room) [1911].
They lived in Brighouse [1939].
Annie died 18th April 1944 (aged 49).
She was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-E39] with her aunt Helen Carter [1855-27th December 1917] of Thorp Arch.
Thomas died in Halifax [Q4 1971].
His burial place is not yet known
| Robey, Thomas G. | Ref R1696 |
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| Robin Close, Southowram | Ref R25 |
| Robin Cross Hall, Todmorden | Ref R378 |
| Robin Cross, Mere Clough | Ref R382 |
| Robin Hood's Bed, Blackstone Edge | Ref R253 |
| Robin Hood's Grave, Kirklees Park | Ref R12 |
See Sir John Armytage, Cat i' th' well, Luddenden Dean, Clifton mosaic and Nuns' Grave
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| Robin Hood's Penny Stone, Wainstalls | Ref R60 |
It was described by Watson and has been said to be the site of a meeting place for Robin Hood.
Crabtree described a stone circle with a large boulder – the Penny Stone – in the centre.
This may have been a plague stone.
Stone Farm is possibly named for the stone
| Robin Hood Rocks, Cragg Vale | Ref R362 |
| Robin Hood's Scar, Southowram | Ref R6280 |
| Robin Rock, Wainstalls | Ref R876 |
| Robin Wood, Todmorden | Ref R316 |
| Robins, Ellis | Ref R570 |
Born in Sheffield.
In 1911, he was a cotton worker & living with his uncle Simeon Sykes at Rishworth.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action in France / Flanders [22nd July 1918] (aged 22).
He is remembered on the Soissons Memorial, France, on the Memorial at Saint Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden, on Barkisland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Barkisland
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| Robins, Harry Granville | Ref R246 |
In 1908, he married Leah Shackleton [1884-1931] in Burnley.
They lived at 63 Travis Street, Burnley.
During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 2nd Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He died 16th November 1914 (aged 32).
He was buried at Sanctuary Wood Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref V C 32].
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| Robins, Rev S. J. | Ref R938 |
| Robinson ... | Ref R7 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Robinson's: Abraham Robinson & Sons | Ref R1070 |
Partners included Abraham Robinson and Thomas Robinson.
In July 1880, the partnership was declared bankrupt with assets of £3,376 5/8d and debts of £13,767 15/7d
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| Robinson & Company | Ref R343 |
| Robinson & Cullen | Ref R97 |
Partners included A. Robinson and T. Cullen.
The partnership was dissolved in October 1871
| Robinson & Schofield | Ref R592 |
Partners included J. Robinson and J. Schofield.
The partnership was dissolved in June 1882
| Robinson & Wade | Ref R1045 |
| Robinson & Wade | Ref R1066 |
It has been recorded that Robinson married (2) Rachael Catherall, and after his death, this Rachel carried on as partner in Robinson & Wade, but this is unconfirmed
| Robinson & Whiteley | Ref R737 |
| Robinson Brothers | Ref R1101 |
| Robinson Brothers | Ref R1130 |
| Robinson Brothers Cork Growers Limited | Ref R1069 |
Established by brothers George, John and William Robinson.
See Huldine V. Beamish, W. Newton Dawson and Halifax & District Mineral Water Manufacturers Association Limited
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Greaves, Alan Longbottom, Manuela Mendes & ROOTSCHAT
| Robinson's: Craven Robinson & Sons | Ref R1501 |
He established business as builder and contractor at Dyson Road, Halifax [1911]. They had works and a yard at Queens Road, Halifax
| Robinson's: G. Robinson & Company | Ref R1278 |
In December 1893, the company was declared bankrupt
| Robinson Holme, Hebden Bridge | Ref R385 |
| Robinson's: J. A. & A. Robinson | Ref R778 |
Partners included brothers: John Aspinall Robinson
| Robinson's: J. G. Robinson | Ref R1080 |
| Robinson's: James Robinson & Company | Ref R1068 |
| Robinson's: Jesse Robinson & Son Limited | Ref R1054 |
The business continued until 196?.
See John Robinson and John Edward Robinson
| Robinson, Laxton & Company | Ref R1038 |
In 1874, they were listed as stuff and woollen manufacturers at Clifton Vale, Brighouse.
When the Robinsons left the partnership, Laxton was joined by Mr Southworth.
In 1887, the business became Frederick Laxton & Company
| Robinson's Music Shop | Ref R431 |
Is this the same business as that run by John Robinson?
Dave Van De Gevel recalls
We used to buy our gramophone needles from him for the old wind-up gramophone
More recently, it has been a sandwich shop.
This & associated entries use material contributed by Dave Van De Gevel
| Robinwood | Ref R128 |
| Robinwood Brewers & Vintners | Ref R1088 |
| Robinwood House, Todmorden | Ref R5230 |
| Robinwood Viaduct, Todmorden | Ref R95 |
| Robotham, Arthur S. | Ref R1684 |
In June 1896, he was fined £1 plus 10/6d costs for
allowing intoxicating liquor to be consumed on his licensed premises during prohibited hours on 2nd June 1896
after PC Brook found machinemaker Fred Craven and silk spinner Arthur Wood inside the Royal with glasses before them. Craven and Wood were each fined £1 plus 8/6d costs for begin on licensed premises during prohibited hours
| Robottom, William | Ref R165 |
Recorded in 1822, when he was a blacksmith at Cripplegate, Halifax
| Robson & Byrne | Ref R566 |
Partners included T. Robson, H. Byrne and S. H. Byrne.
The partnership was dissolved in April 1874
| Robson & Suter | Ref R1570 |
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| Robson, Byrne & Goodall | Ref R73 |
Partners included T. Robson, H. Byrne and A. Goodall.
| Robson, Charlton | Ref R667 |
In 1914, he married Florence M. Pollard [18??-19??] in Halifax.
The family lived in Halifax
| Robson, Clifford | Ref R326 |
Born in Gosport.
In [Q4] 1940, he married Marjorie Simpsom in Halifax.
During World War II, he served as a Leading Aircraftman with the 40th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 26th October 1941 (aged 27).
He was buried at Warley Congregational Church [R 37].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Halifax Bowling Club.
Marjorie lived in Gosport, Hampshire
| Robson, Harrison | Ref R516 |
| Robson, John | Ref R315 |
He was a professional musician [1911], a cornet player, and played with the Palace & Hippodrome orchestra [1916]
Around 1889, he married Annie Robson [1871-19??].
Annie was born in Easingwold
Children:
They lived at
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| Robson, Lawrence | Ref R320 |
He was a carpet printer [1911] / employed in the stereotyping department of the Halifax Courier.
During World War I, he enlisted under the Derby system [May 1916] and served as a Private with the 13th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
He was killed by a piece of shell as he was going over the top [22nd September 1916].
The Halifax Courier [14th October 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 10B, 11B & 12B], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial
His brothers Robert & George Charles also served in the War
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| Robson, Thomas | Ref R1176 |
| Robson, W. | Ref R544 |
| Robson, William | Ref R838 |
He married Sarah.
Children:
The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2248] with Priscilla Bond
| Robson, William | Ref R321 |
| Rocca, Gaetano | Ref R656 |
His name is also recorded as Quentin Rock.
He (possibly) married Magdalene.
He died at the Prescott Arms [28th November 1891] (aged 63).
He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: K 77 C]
| The Rochdale Canal | Ref R551 |
See Blackstone Edge reservoir, Gauxholme Wharf, Luddendenfoot aqueduct, Manchester & Leeds Railway and White Holme Reservoir
| Rochdale Canal Company | Ref R1308 |
On 8th February 1923, the Company's reservoirs and water rights were sold to Oldham and Rochdale Corporations for £400,000
| Rochdale Crippled Children's Home, Todmorden | Ref R909 |
| Rochdale Gate, Mankinholes | Ref R644 |
| Rochdale Road Halt | Ref R1025 |
| Rochdale Road Post Office | Ref R1288 |
| Roche, James | Ref R669 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Rochette, André Prosper | Ref R1189 |
He was a partner in Faucon, Rochette & Company [1861].
He married Hortense [1815-1???].
Child: Edmund [b 1840] who was born in France
They lived at Bonegate, Brighouse [1851].
Living with them [in 1851], was their nephew, Hyppolite Pecuchet [1830-1???] (bookkeeper)
This & associated entries use material contributed by Carole Edwards Caruso
| Rochford, James | Ref R672 |
He was a gas house labourer [1901].
In [Q2] 1892, he married Mary (Maria) Kenney [1873-19??] in Halifax.
Mary was born in Dewsbury
Children:
They lived at
During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914], and served with the Royal Defence Corps.
Both sons served in World War I.
Son Thomas died in World War I
| Rochford, Thomas | Ref R494 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a member of St Bernard's Catholic Church, Halifax / employed by Davis, Gordon & Company.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
He served in the Dardanelles, and was invalided home with trench feet (or fever). He served in Salonika, and was invalided home with malaria.
He was sent to France [September 1917].
He died 14th October 1917 (aged 24).
The Halifax Courier [17th November 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 108-111], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
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| Rock Dene, Hebden Bridge | Ref R1602 |
| Rock Hollow Park, Ogden | Ref R567 |
A World War I presentation tank – Tank Number 208 – given to the town recognition of their contribution to War Bonds and the war effort, was displayed here.
See Tank Week
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| Rock Springs House, Todmorden | Ref R151 |
| Rock, William | Ref R499 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with B Company 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of wounds [17th March 1917] (aged 19).
He was buried at Varennes Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I J 45].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Rockcliffe, Halifax | Ref R1 |
It was built around 1871 by Henry Alexander Norris who lived there until around 1884.
Subsequent owners and tenants have included
When Sir George Fisher-Smith moved there in 1913, he renamed the house The Gleddings after his old home which stood next door
| Rockcliffe, Sowerby Bridge | Ref R690 |
The property remained in possession of the Meadowcroft family until the 1980s
| Rockcliffe, Soyland | Ref R776 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Rockhurst House, Halifax | Ref R402 |
Owners and tenants have included
The Halifax Courier of June 1967 published
Auction notice of Rockhurst & Eastwood.Two freehold superior semi-detached residences, either as one unit or 2 separate lots. Each residence similar in design.
- Entrance hall, cloakroom
- Lounge, dining room, kitchen, housemaid's pantry, good range of keeping cellars
- Four bedrooms, dressing room, bathroom, separate WC to first floor
- Three bedrooms, bathroom, & billiard room to 2nd floor
- Magnificent sun lounge fronting both residences
- Well laid out garden
- Full central heating in Eastwood
- All mains services laid on
Situated on what must be considered the most desirable site in the Borough of Halifax.
A hand-written note says sold for £7,000
The houses were demolished in the 1960s and a block of flats – Eastwood Court – was built on the site
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| Rocking Pig Rock | Ref R66 |
| Rocking Stone, Rishworth | Ref R273 |
At this place, is a group of stones, laid, seemingly, one above another, to the height of several yards, and called the Rocking stone. Tradition says, that it once would rock, but that quality is lost. The form of it is not very unlike the Wring Cheese in Cornwall, described by Borlase, and perhaps might serve for the same purposes as that
Watson concluded that a nearby well was associated with Druidic practices. In his History, an illustration by W. Williams shows the stone with a fanciful figure of a mistletoe-waving druid.
See Booth Dean Spring, Rishworth and Rockingstones Interchange
| Rocking Stone, Warley Moor | Ref R162 |
| Rockingham, Marquis of | Ref R391 |
| Rockingstones Interchange | Ref R156 |
| The Rocks, Halifax | Ref R67 |
See Skircoat Hoard
| Rockville, Halifax | Ref R1354 |
| Rockville, Halifax | Ref R84 |
The 2 houses Woodville and Rockville are now a children's nursery
| Rockville, Hebden Bridge | Ref R1355 |
| Rockville, Stainland | Ref R1353 |
| Rodd, Lucy | Ref R1425 |
Her parents, Mary Ann [née Clement, 1810-1884] and Joseph Rodd [1807-1896], had emigrated from England to Canada [1853] and then to Rockford.
Beginning in May 1870, she and her parents travelled from America to England, and Lucy recorded the journey in a handwritten journal.
In August 1870, the family visited Halifax and stayed with John Baume and William Baume. The Rodd and Baume families were related by the marriage of Rev James Baume to Lucy's sister, Elizabeth
| Roddy, Rev C. | Ref R639 |
| Rode, Adam del | Ref R748 |
He was the Grave of Sowerby in 1431 and 1443.
He married Unknown.
Children:
In 1444, he surrendered the land called Le Brigg, Soyland, for the use of his 3 sons
| Rode, John del | Ref R745 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
In 1339, the property was granted to his son, John
| Rode, John Del | Ref R746 |
He married Cicilie.
Child: Adam
In 1339, he was granted his father's property at Soyland
| Rode, John del | Ref R749 |
In 1456, when his older brothers had died, John succeeded to Le Brigg and other land in Soyland.
He married Isabella.
Children:
| Rodes, Alan del | Ref R743 |
On a later occasion, he and Philip le Waleys were charged at Rastrick with taking a stag and a kid. They were found Not Guilty by the jury, and were acquitted and considered
to be in all things good and true men towards the Earl of Warren
See Royds
| Rodes, Richard del | Ref R747 |
On the death of his brother John in 1393, he acquired land at Soyland
| Rodgers, Abraham | Ref R446 |
He was a victualler at unidentified premises at Carr House, Lane, Shelf [1851] / a farmer [1851].
Question: Does anyone know which hostelry this may have been?
He married Ann [1818-1???].
Ann was born in Shelf
Children:
| Rodgers, Herbert Orril | Ref R673 |
Born in Halifax [Q2 1919].
He lived at 21 Emscote Place, Savile Park, Halifax.
He was a member of the Boy Scouts of King Cross Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax / educated at Haugh Shaw School, Halifax / a sportsman / employed by Hartley's Malleable Fittings.
During World War II, he served as a Corporal with RM Group M.N.B.D.O 1 Royal Marines.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died in the Battle of Crete [1st June 1941] (aged 22).
He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 102 3], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Rodgers, John William | Ref R143 |
Born in Blackburn.
He was an assistant manager [1894] / a grocer [1899].
In [Q2] 1894, he married Edith Annie Beaumont in Halifax.
Children:
The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 378] with members of their Rodgers grandparents' family
| Rodgers, Orril | Ref R676 |
Born in Ovenden.
He was a barber [1891] / a hairdresser (manager) living & working in Ilkley [1901] / a hairdresser's assistant [1901].
In [Q4] 1901, he married Lizzie Bootman [1877-1???] at Eccleshall Bierlow
Lizzie was born in Mildenhall, Suffolk
Children:
They lived at Allan House, Sowerby Bridge [1911].
Orrill died Q1 1952 (aged 76)
| Rodgers, Thomas | Ref R1423 |
Born to Welsh parents in Manchester [26th December 1835].
He was a wheelwright & blacksmith.
In [Q4] 1857, he married Elizabeth Anwyl [1835-1915] in Manchester.
Elizabeth was born in Halkyn, Flintshire, Wales [25th April 1835]
Children:
Thomas died in Todmorden [March 1910]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Deirdre Linton
| Rodgers, Thomas | Ref R150 |
He was a shop manager tea warehouse [1881] / a grocer [1899] / a retired grocer [1901].
He married Hannah [1843-1901].
Hannah was born in Love Clough, Burnley, Lancashire
In [Q1] 1861, a Thomas Rodgers married a Hannah Walsh in Burnley
Children:
The family lived at
Hannah died 3rd June 1901 (aged 58).
She & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 378] with two of her grandchildren
| Rodgers, William | Ref R685 |
He was a draper [1881] / a tea dealer [1891].
Around 1861, he married Jane [1839-1???].
Jane was born in Wombwell / Rotherham
Children:
They lived at Nursery Lane, Ovenden [1881]; Moorside Road, Ovenden [1891]
| Rodmer Clough, Colden | Ref R1261 |
There is a pottery here [2009]
| Rodridge Farm, Shibden | Ref R1314 |
| Rodwell Clough, Stansfield | Ref R943 |
| Rodwell End Farm, Todmorden | Ref R1592 |
| Rodwell End House, Stansfield | Ref R121 |
| Rodwell End, Stansfield | Ref R235 |
The hamlet was abandoned until it was repopulated in the 1970s.
The Ecological Building Society gave mortgages to people who wanted to restore the buildings
| Roe, Dr G. C. F. | Ref R1383 |
Chief Medical Officer for Halifax [1929]
| Roe, George | Ref R441 |
He was a painter employing 2 men [1871] / a master grocer [1881] / a painter & paperhanger [1891].
In [Q2] 1861, he married (1) Alice Broadhurst [1841-1889] in Stockport.
Alice was born in Hyde, Cheshire
Children:
Alice died 13th February 1889 (aged 48).
In [Q2] 1890, he married (2) Mary Addy [1845-1891] in Barnsley.
Mary was born in Barnsley
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was mother-in-law Hannah Bates [b 1821].
Mary died in Halifax [Q2 1905] (aged 61).
In 1911, George was living with daughter Alice & her family.
George died 16th February 1915 (aged 75).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2634] with nephew Joseph Watson [1867-1870]
| Roe, Leonard | Ref R9340 |
| Roe, Percy Brown | Ref R758 |
He was a Serjeant with the Royal Engineers.
He was professional soldier, but his occupation is recorded as warehouseman.
In [Q4] 1915, he married Alice Johnson in Todmorden.
They lived at 7 Hebden View, Old Town.
Percy was one of 5 people who were killed in a charabanc accident at Cockhill 30th October 1920.
He was buried at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [Grave Ref: 614]
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| Roebottom, Mr | Ref R469 |
Recorded in September 1843, when he resigned the post of medical officer of the Hartshead & Clifton District
| Roebuck, Arthur Hugh | Ref R537 |
He married Ellen.
They lived at 12 Studleigh Terrace, Hove Edge, Lightcliffe.
During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 272nd Mechanical Transport Company Army Service Corps.
He died 23rd September 1918 (aged 49).
He was buried at Doingt Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I D 42]
| Roebuck, Ernest | Ref R3470 |
He was a delver in a stone quarry [1911].
Around 1908, he married Mary [1878-19??] from Brighouse.
Children:
The family lived at 71 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1911].
Living with them [in 1911] were boarders Arthur Ellis [aged 27] (silk dresser), Harry Ellis [aged 20] (hairdresser) and Ada## Ellis [aged 18] (silk doubler)
| Roebuck, Fred | Ref R573 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a railway clerk [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Sapper with the Royal Engineers.
He died in Warley whilst on leave [17th March 1919] (aged 25).
He was buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Roebuck, Luke | Ref R870 |
| Roebuck, Miss Mary E. | Ref R1424 |
She was the niece of Mary Ann Cusworth and was a music teacher at Cusworth's Ladies' School in Halifax [1881].
She ran Savile College at Halifax [1881]
She ran the Ladies' College, Halifax [January 1898]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Jeffrey Knowles
| Roebuck, Smith | Ref R688 |
Born in Shepley.
He was a railway guard [1901] / a railway guard (passenger) [1911].
He married Susan (Susie) Ann Cunliffe [1863-19??].
Susie Ann was born in Todmorden
Children:
They lived at
| Roebuck, William Henry | Ref R811 |
In [Q3] 1873, he married Elizabeth Dixon in Halifax.
Children:
Elizabeth died 30th May 1922 (aged 76).
Elizabeth & Alice were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-F13] with Elizabeth's parents
| Roebuck, Wilson | Ref R182 |
He was a cotton twiner [1891].
On 22nd February 1891, he married Martha Hollas in Halifax.
They had no children.
The couple died in Stockport
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| Roebucks, Warley | Ref R197 |
Hall-and-cross-wing, hearth-passage house.
Around 1633, the house was rebuilt by John Murgatroyd. The house is dated 1633 ETG for Edmund and Grace Tattershall.
Owners and tenants have included
The Foldout describes the feud between Samuel Wade and Michael Foxcroft.
The name is a reminder of mediæval hunting in the area.
This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and Our Home & Country.
See Feuds and John Oldfield
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| Roff, Stanley Alfred Albert | Ref R620 |
During World War II, he served as a Sapper with the Royal Engineers.
He died 22nd June 1941 (aged 21).
He was buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [Old Churchyard J 30]
| Rogan, James | Ref R524 |
He was a dyer's labourer [1884] / a fustian machine cutter [1911].
In 1884, he married Esther [1851-1903] in Todmorden.
Esther was born in Manchester, the widow of Mr Knight and had 2 children:
- Mary Jane Knight [1881-1955]
- Thomas Knight [1883-1959]
Children:
The children were born in Hebden Bridge.
The family lived at 6 Oak Villas, Hebden Bridge [1911]
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| Rogan, James Henry | Ref R523 |
Born in Hebden Bridge [19th December 1891].
During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of a fractured pelvis in Étaples field hospital [17th July 1916] (aged 24).
He was buried at Étaples Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XIV B 11A].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint James Church, Hebden Bridge
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| Roger son of Adam son of Peter | Ref R448 |
| Roger son of Orm | Ref R32 |
(Modern: Roger Ormson)
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| Roger son of Ravenkil | Ref R784 |
Flourished: 1130-1171
Thegn of Woodplumpton.
He gave one carucate of land in Linacre to the brethren of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and his name occurs in records of the period [1130-1171].
Roger son of Ravenkil witnessed a number of charters. The charters given here have been selected for their relevance. More charters may be found in the entry for Orm son of Magnus, and that for Magnus. While no proof has been found, it is probable that it was in this period that a relationship between the families of Ravenkil, Magnus and Essolf began.
He is mentioned in the Pipe Roll of 31 Henry I [Michaelmas (Sept). 1129 – Mich. 1130] and in that of 16, 17, 18 Henry II [1169 – 1171/2].
He married Unknown.
Child: Richard son of Roger
Roger (probably) died shortly before 1176
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| Roger son of Warin de Stansfeld | Ref R409 |
(Modern: Roger Stansfeld)
He married Amabella.
Amabella was the daughter of John son of Essolf de Holdsworth
Children: Not proven, but evidence strongly indicates
See Stansfeld
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| Rogers, Archdeacon R. P. | Ref R545 |
| Rogers, Cecil | Ref R435 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 7th Battalion South Lancashire Regiment.
He died 14th October 1917 (aged 20).
He was buried at Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref III D 2]
| Rogers, Rev Charles | Ref R440 |
He was Curate at Halifax and Vicar of Sowerby Bridge [from 1829 until his death]
He ran a private boarding school.
He was one of the trustees of the Sowerby Bridge National School, and he and his wife were involved in the running of the school.
He was interviewed during Crabtree's Tour of Calder Dale of 1832, and when asked to sign a petition supporting the Ten Hours Bill ...
... as he considered it a very foolish measure, and uncalled for; the evidence had been exaggerated, and as he was acquainted with the system, and he had the means of knowing a great deal, he was satisfied that it was quite pleasant and easy for those engaged in it, and as to their manners and morals, he was sure they surpassed the agricultural districts, taking their district in all.He added
I have an opportunity of being personally acquainted with, for instance, Mr Sutcliffe, Mr Wainhouse, Mr Greenup and Mr Parsons, whose benevolence cannot be surpassed, as to the labourers, they are all of them very comfortable and well fed
He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].
On 1st February 1820, he married Cecilia Cawood [1797-1875] in Wakefield.
Children:
They lived at
He died January 1863.
Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge
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| Rogers, Cyril | Ref R301 |
During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 54th Heavy Regiment Royal Artillery.
He died 24th April 1944 (aged 21).
He was buried at Sangro River War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref XV C 3].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Rogers, Denis | Ref R238 |
Born in Burnley.
He was a general labourer (with a picker manufacturer) [1911].
He lived at 12 Garibaldi Street, Walsden [1911].
During World War I, he enlisted in Todmorden, and he served as a Corporal with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He was killed in action at Gallipoli [7th August 1915] (aged 37).
He is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli [Grave Ref 58-72 & 218-219], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Rogers, Eric | Ref R249 |
Born in Halifax [25th September 1921].
He learnt to play the church organ at the age of 13.
During World War II, he played the piano in return for free beer. After the war, he set up his own orchestra and played in the Orchid Room at London's Trocadero.
As he became well-known, he began to write incidental music for films. He wrote the music for 22 Carry On films. The first was Carry On Cabby [1963], and the last was Carry On Emmannuelle [1978]. He refused to write the music for Carry on England.
In the 1950s, he wrote the theme for the popular TV programme Sunday Night at the Palladium.
In the 1960s, he transcribed the music for Lionel Bart's Oliver!, because Bart himself was unable to read or write music.
He died 8th April 1981
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| Rogers, Ernest | Ref R241 |
He was a policeman living at 56 Stansfield Street, Todmorden [1913].
On 17th September 1913, he married Ada Ann Brown [1887-1973] at Esholt.
They lived in Burley-in-Wharfedale.
During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the 214th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.
He died 11th October 1918 (aged 29).
He was buried at Vadencourt British Cemetery, Maissemy, France [Grave Ref III B 16].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Rogers, Frances | Ref R1671 |
Born in Walsden.
She was victualler at the Bird-i-th-Hand, Warland [1839, 1841, 1851].
Living with her at the pub [in 1841] were Thomas Rogers [aged 20] (stone mason), Frances Rogers, John Wilson [aged 50] (stone mason), John Fallowlove [aged 30] (coal miner) and William Sutcliffe [aged 55] (labourer).
Living with her at the pub [in 1851] were niece Frances Rogers (servant) and her son James Rogers [aged 6], Robert Newall [aged 10] (grandson?), lodger Abraham Kershaw [aged 51] (stone quarry man) and visitor Robert Kershaw [aged 54] (stone quarry man).
Fanny was popular in the area. Fanny Hill was named for her
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| Rogers, Frances | Ref R1672 |
In 1841, she was living as a servant with her aunt Frances Rogers at the Bird-i-th-Hand, Warland.
In 1851, she was again living as a servant with her aunt at the Bird-i-th-Hand, Warland – this time with her son James Rogers [aged 6].
In 1855, she married William Dawson [1820-1868] at St Peter's Church, Walsden.
After William's death, Frances took over at the Bird-i-th-Hand [1871, 1881].
Around 1893, she married a Mr Greenwood.
She was buried at St Peter's Church, Walsden
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| Rogers, Henry | Ref R1674 |
He married Nancy Crossley.
Children:
| Rogers's: J. & B. K. Rogers | Ref R1064 |
| Rogers, Rev John | Ref R1597 |
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| Rogers, Rev M. | Ref R713 |
| Rogers, Rev W. J. | Ref R928 |
| Rogers, William | Ref R1673 |
Born at Steanor Bottom.
He was landlord of the Bird-i-th-Hand, Warland [1828] / a worker in a print works [1837]
| Rogerson, Charles Goulding | Ref R178 |
Born in Brighouse.
He lived at 1 Church Lane, Brighouse.
During World War II, he served as a Corporal Royal Army Medical Corps.
He died on war service [13th November 1945] (aged 41).
He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [C Nonconformist 521]. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,235 17/3d.
Probate was granted to Ida Kjerstin (spinster)
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| Rogerson, Rev George | Ref R1280 |
He was educated at Worcester College Oxford before becoming Deacon at Brighouse [1892]
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| Rogerson, Mr | Ref R1621 |
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| Rogerson, Robert Flather | Ref R413 |
Born in Brighouse.
He designed several local buildings, including:
In [Q4] 1902, he married Ida Goulding [1865-1928] in Patrington, East Yorkshire.
Ida was born in Blencow, Cumberland
Child: Charles Goulding
They lived at 14 Henry Street, Brighouse [1911, 1924].
Living with them [in 1911], was mother-in-law Margaret Goulding [b 1827].
Robert died 11th April 1924.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £8,485 12/8d.
Probate was granted to his widow Ida and Frederick William Crowther (bank manager).
See Rogerson Square, Brighouse
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| Rohrer, George William | Ref R259 |
Of Todmorden.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion Notts & Derby (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment.
He died 5th May 1917.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 10C, 10D, 11A], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Rohrer, Leopold Herman | Ref R450 |
He was a buyer and watchmaker with Todmorden Co-operative Society [for 14 years] before setting up in business on his own at 14 Wellington Road, Todmorden [1900]
On 16th January 1888, he married Sarah Mary Stansfield [1858-1940] at Heptonstall Church.
Sarah Mary was born in Todmorden
Children:
They lived at 14 Wellington Road, Todmorden [1901].
Leopold Herman died at home [19th October 1928].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,026 12/3d.
Probate was granted to his widow Sarah Mary
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| Roils Head Reservoir | Ref R790 |
| Rokeby, John | Ref R625 |
| Rokeby, William | Ref R70 |
Son of John Rokeby.
Born in Kirk Sandal.
Educated at Rotherham and Oxford.
He was vicar of Kirk Sandal [1487-1502] before becoming Vicar of Halifax [1502].
During this time, he was also Bishop of Meath [1507], Archbishop of Dublin [1512], and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
In 1516, he officiated at the baptism of Mary Tudor.
In 1519, when he was Archbishop of Dublin, he called a synod which passed a series of ordinances, including the enforcement of payment of tithes, the discontinuation of the use of tin chalices and the forbidding of the playing of football by the clergy.
He died 29th November 1521.
At his own request, his heart was buried beneath the choir at Halifax Parish Church, his bowels were to be buried in Dublin, and his body in the Rokeby chapel at Kirk Sandal. A chapel was to be built over each.
In his will, he requested that Rokeby Chapel be built at Halifax Parish Church.
There was a memorial to him in Halifax Parish Church. The epitaph on the memorial is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
| Rokis, Henry de | Ref R8200 |
He married Unknown.
| Rokis, John de | Ref R8300 |
Question: There are several historical references to John de Rokis which may or may not refer to this John. Please email me if anyone can identify any errors or confusion
In 1333, John de Rokis drew blood from John de Eland's wife and was fined 12d.
In 1334, he was charged with drawing blood from Richard de Thorp and was fined 2/-
In 1338, Geoffrey de Shelf had a brawl with John de Rokis and John has the blood of Geoffrey in exchange, for which they were each fined 12d.
John de Rokis was a representative for Hiperome to the Court at Brighouse [1364].
There was a feud between Rookes and Denes when John de Rokis drew blood from Adam del Dene of Shelf who made a hue and cry and Margota del Dene also raised a hue and cry, each being fined 4d [1368].
In 1370, William de Broke, broke into the house of John del Rokes at Hiprom and took a coverlet and some silver goods, his body was taken and imprisoned. At that time John del Rokes was Constable for Hipperholme and there is reference to him and his successor, also called John, as Jurors and Constables up to 1428
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| Rokis, Jordan de | Ref R186 |
See Rookes
| Rokis, Richard de | Ref R9100 |
In 1314, Richard de Rooks paid 4/1d to the Lord of the Manor.
In 1332 Ric Rokis surrendered 16 acres in Hyprom to his son John.
Richard de Rokis served on the Jury [1341 to 1349].
He lived at Rookes Hall, Norwood Green [1311].
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| Rokis, Thomas de | Ref R5800 |
In 1314, Thomas de Rookes paid 3/6d to the Lord of the Manor
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| Roll of Honour | Ref R419 |
| Roller-skating | Ref R603 |
| Rollinson, Miss Annie | Ref R595 |
In 1873, she volunteered to become Minister at Christ's Chapel, Elland. She served for only a few Sundays
| Rollinson, William | Ref R871 |
He was a gas fitter [1851] / a gas lighter [1861] / a lamplighter (foreman) [1871] / a gas lamplighter [1881].
He married Sarah [1809-1878].
Sarah was born in Leeds
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1851] were James Sutcliffe [b Leeds 1785] (carpet weaver) & Thomas Sutcliffe [b Leeds 1828] (cloth dresser).
The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2962].
Sarah died 26th November 1878 (aged 69).
William died 15th May 1883 (aged 72).
Sarah & William do not appear on the headstone
| Rolls, Rev John William | Ref R853 |
In 1860, he moved to Roxton, Bedfordshire and then to Croydon.
His wife was buried at Union Croft Chapel, Ambler Thorn
| Rolls-Royce cars | Ref R1347 |
Rippon Brothers of Huddersfield built the first body for the new car in 1906. Today, Rolls models with Rippon coachwork are highly regarded by enthusiasts
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| Roman altar | Ref R248 |
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| Roman Calderdale | Ref R71 |
| Roman Road | Ref R8540 |
| Romany | Ref R72 |
| Romfolly, Wadsworth | Ref R141 |
Recorded in 1851, when Ellis Greenwood lived here
| Romney Studio, Brighouse | Ref R1218 |
| Roms Hill, Pecket Well | Ref R283 |
Ogden suggests that the name implies a link with the Romans and the Roman Occupation of Britain
| Rook, Fred | Ref R836 |
He was a bookbinder's errand boy [1911].
He lived at 101 Shroggs Road, Wheatley, then at 11 (or 24) James Street, Allerton, Bradford.
During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 9th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
He died 15th August 1918 (aged 20).
The Halifax Courier [7th September 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [Grave Ref 8]
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| Rook, Frederick | Ref R856 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a cart driver [1901] / a coal cart driver [1911].
In 1897, he married Rose Ann Kirk [1877-19??] in Keighley.
Rose Ann was born in Bradford / Drighlington.She was a confectionery shop keeper [1901]
Children:
They lived at
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| Rooke, Richard | Ref R1359 |
| Rooke, Richard | Ref R356 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Ebenezer Primitive Methodist Church
| The Rookeries, Brighouse | Ref R1624 |
Owners and tenants have included
| The Rookery, Ovenden | Ref R333 |
| The Rookery, Salterhebble | Ref R340 |
| Rookery View, Wheatley | Ref R149 |
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| The Rookes family | Ref R974 |
The last of the line was Edward Rookes Leedes [d 1785].
They lived at
See Eastfield Chapel, Lightcliffe, Upper Rookes, Norwood Green and John Waterhouse
| Rookes, Alice | Ref R584 |
She married John Waterhouse
| Rookes, Edward | Ref R1268 |
He was a magistrate, a wealthy businessman with interests in coal-mining, an active promoter of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and the branch from Shipley to Bradford, and an active supporter of the local turnpikes
He did much to develop the local commerce.
He was Lord of the Manor of Wibsey.
In 1740, he married (1) Mary Leedes.
Mary the was the daughter of Robert Leedes or Leeds, of North Milford, near Tadcaster
He took his wife's surname, becoming Edward Rookes Leedes.
Children:
He married (2) Henrietta Hardcastle [17??-1803].
Henrietta was the daughter of Sandford Hardcastle of Wakefield
In 1770, he extended Royds Hall.
He was described as extravagant and a bon vivant and loved dogs and horses. He owned a string of racehorses and was fond of gambling.
He ran into debt with his gambling. By the time of his first marriage in 1740, he had debts of £10,000. By 1780, his debts amounted to about £60,000.
He sold off many of his assets to pay his creditors.
He was unaware of the mineral wealth which lay beneath his lands and property.
He left Royds Hall at the beginning of August 1785 and he went to Tadcaster, driven by his favourite coachman, Matthias Bywater. On the way he attempted to commit suicide, on account of his financial difficulties, and
he inflicted upon himself the most terrible wounds that man ever heard of
He was taken to North Milford where he died on 13th August 1785.
The Royds Hall estate was then bought for the mineral rights by a group who subsequently established the Low Moor Company.
See Judy Woods and Wood Colliery
| Rookes Hall, Norwood Green | Ref R126 |
House dated 1638.
See Upper Rookes, Norwood Green
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| Rookes, John | Ref R2800 |
A member of The Rookes family.
Recorded in 1487 in the Court Rolls
| Rookes, John | Ref R539 |
| Rookes, Jordan de | Ref R722 |
See Rookes
| Rookes, Richard | Ref R106 |
He gave adjacent land to Lightcliffe Chapel. He also gave an annual sum of 13/4d from the rent of the land for the maintenance of the priest at the Chapel
| Rookes, Richard | Ref R155 |
He was an iron turner mechanic [1891].
He married Sarah a [1833-1???].
Sarah was born in Ovenden
They lived at 32 Baines Street, Halifax [1891].
Living with them [in 1891] were son James and his family
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| Rookes, Richard de | Ref R723 |
See Richard de Rokis
| Rookes Viaduct | Ref R256 |
| Rookes, William | Ref R1441 |
In 1637, cases were brought before the West Riding Quarter Sessions which involved Rookes, and Jeremy Brigg and his wife, Martha.
On 20th August 1637, Rookes assaulted Martha
so that her life was despaired of
He was fined 20/-
Later, Jeremy and Martha pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting Rookes on 10th September 1637. The jury found that neither was guilty
| Rookes, William | Ref R721 |
| Rookes, William | Ref R1319 |
He married Jane, daughter of John Thornhill.
He built a house known as Paper Hall in Bradford
| Rookes, William | Ref R771 |
Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [2nd February 1812]
| Rooks, James | Ref R577 |
Born in Halifax.
He was an iron turner mechanic of Ovenden [1891] / a turner in tool shop [1901] / an iron turner [1911] / landlord of the Queen's Head, Illingworth [1915, 1917].
In 1885, he married Alice Bland [1865-1929] at Halifax Parish Church.
Alice, of Bradshaw, was born in Halifax (father not recorded)
Children:
They lived at
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| Rooks, John Richard | Ref R515 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a member of the Boys' Brigade, football team & Church Lads' Brigade at St Mary the Virgin, Illingworth / a carpenter [1911] / an apprentice with Naylor's of Lee Mount / employed by John Holdsworth, joiner & undertaker at Ovenden.
In [Q2] 1911, he married Annie Eliza Ditchfield [1889-19??] at Saint Mary the Virgin, Illingworth.
Annie Ellen, of Ovenden, was the daughter of Francis Ditchfield, engineer
Children:
They lived at
During World War I, he served as a Sapper with the 280th Army Troops Company Royal Engineers.
He died of shrapnel wounds when a shell burst in camp [7th April 1917] (aged 27).
The Halifax Courier [21st April 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I L 17].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Illingworth
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| Rooks Mount, Hipperholme | Ref R1184 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Roome, Mary | Ref R760 |
Born in Bradford.
She was a power loom weaver [1851] / a silk weaver [1861] / a charwoman [1881].
She never married.
She lived at
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| Roomfield | Ref R358 |
| Roomfield Co-operative Society, Todmorden | Ref R602 |
| Roomfield House, Todmorden | Ref R93 |
| Root, Henry | Ref R125 |
In 1632, he was minister at Gorton, Lancashire.
He married (1) Unknown [d 1637].
He was the first to establish a Congregational church in the parish of Sowerby. In 1645, he moved to Yorkshire and established a Congregational group at Sowerby chapel – possibly the first such group in Yorkshire. This group joined in communion with the church of Rev Oliver Heywood and met at Heywood's house in Northowram.
Members of his church included Captain John Hodgson, Joshua Horton, Francis Priestley, Josiah Stansfeld and Robert Tillotson
In 1646, he published a defence of religious Independency entitled
A Just Apologie for the Church at Duckinfield
After the departure of Dr Richard Marsh in 1643, he was a preacher at Halifax Parish Church. He left in 1645 to become Curate at Sowerby [1645, 1662].
In 1663, he was ejected. He was
forcibly taken out of his own house, and 3 bailiffs broke the door of the room where he was sitting and hurried him away in a manner unsuitable to his age and weakness.
He was imprisoned for 3 months in York Castle.
He married (2) Unknown.
Child: Timothy
He was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby [29th October 1669].
| Root, Timothy | Ref R251 |
Son of Henry Root. He was educated by Thomas Preston and at St John's College Cambridge [1653]. He was Curate at Sowerby Bridge [1661] and was ejected in 1663. He joined Independent groups in Halifax and at Cross Stone.
In 1670, he was dragged from the pulpit at Shadwell Chapel, Leeds – by a group comprising Lord Savile, Mr Copley, Mr Hammond, a number of bailiffs and 24 of Lord Freschvile's troopers – taken to York, kept close prisoner, put into the low gaol with twelve thieves, and had double irons on him four days and nights. He was twice a prisoner, and the whole of his confinement was near twelve months
He married Unknown, a daughter of Robert Binns of Slaithwaite.
His daughter married John Hopkinson.
He died at Howden [24th June 1688] of dropsy along with a wasting away, being some time not able to preach
| Roper ... | Ref R889 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Roper & Edmunds | Ref R1429 |
| Roper vs George Greenwood & Sons | Ref R1295 |
In October 1899, she was ordered to make some wooden boxes of unusual size and weight. As she was lifting one of the boxes she hurt her back and fell down in a faint. In hospital, it was found that she was suffering from a prolapsed uterus and she sued for compensation.
At the hearing, it was revealed that she suffered from medical conditions which gave her a predisposition to such a complaint, so the incident was not an accident and compensation was refused.
She appealed, but in November 1900, the appeal was dismissed with costs
| Roscoe & Cockcroft | Ref R1157 |
Partners included George Thomas Roscoe and William Innes Cockcroft.
Cockcroft retired from the business and the partnership was dissolved by mutual consent [17th February 1912]. Roscoe carried on the business under the same name at Globe Works, Halifax
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| Roscoe, George Thomas | Ref R1546 |
Born in Brown Edge, Leek, Staffordshire [17th November 1879].
He was a partner in Roscoe & Cockcroft [1905].
The partnership was dissolved [17th February 1912], and Roscoe carried on the business under the same name at Globe Works, Halifax
In [Q2] 1905, he married Edith Foster [1878-1968] in Halifax.
Children:
George Thomas died in Halifax
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| Rose, Alfred | Ref R899 |
| Rose & Bradley | Ref R1065 |
| Rose & Company | Ref R1040 |
| Rose & Crown Cocoa & Coffee Tavern, Brighouse | Ref R2 |
Recorded in May 1881, when the Brighouse & Rastrick Temperance Society held a meeting here.
See Cocoa houses, Brighouse Cocoa House Company Limited, Brighouse Cycling Club and Brighouse Elocution Society
| Rose, Charles Edgar | Ref R799 |
He was a clockmaker and jeweller / manager at George Davis Jewellers [1882] / a watchmaker & jeweller (dealer) [1911] / a watch & clock maker gold & silversmith (dealer / employer) [1921].
Thomas Lister Horsfall was an apprentice silver smith with Rose.
A 1900 advertisement for the business announced
|
Charles E. Rose
Goldsmith
Rose will Watch & Guard you
|
In [Q3] 1882, he married Annie Jane Anderton [1857-1933] in Halifax.
Annie Jane was born in Halifax
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1921] were visitors: Agnes Rose [b Kings Lynn 1865] & Mary Ann Winterton [b Kings Lynn 1858]
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| Rose Cottage, Hipperholme | Ref R1303 |
Built around 1837.
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| Rose Cottage, Hove Edge | Ref R219 |
In 1996, there were reports of hauntings and poltergeist activity at the house
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| Rose Cottage, Midgley | Ref R1590 |
| Rose Cottage, Priestley Green | Ref R725 |
| Rose Cottage, Wainstalls | Ref R1740 |
Recorded in 1861
| Rose Cottage, Walsden | Ref R2000 |
| Rose Cottage, Warley | Ref R1603 |
The house was built in the early 1800s.
Question: Does anyone know anything about the man who built the house?
The builder used stones which he collected as they fell from the wagons travelling from the quarries at Mount Tabor.
Consequently, the cottage was popularly known as Bit by Bit House
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| Rose, Harry | Ref R193 |
During World War I, he served as a Private Royal Army Service Corps.
He died 18th April 1915.
He was buried at Heptonstall Slack Baptist Cemetery [580]
| Rose, Rev James William | Ref R718 |
Minister at Waring Green Congregational Church [1896].
In April 1897, he married Mene Shand Stewart [1868-1929] at Greenfield Congregational Church, Bradford.
Mene was born in Bradford, the second daughter of J. R. Stewart of Bradford
Children:
The family lived at 5 Henry Street, Brighouse [1901].
Mene died in Greenwich [Q4 1929] (aged 61).
Details are not yet known of the death / burial place of James William
| Rose Lea, Lightcliffe | Ref R687 |
| Rose Mount, Greetland | Ref R62 |
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| Rose Mount, Sowerby Bridge | Ref R4230 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Rose of Sharon Lodge, Todmorden | Ref R1495 |
A Juvenile Lodge of the Todmorden District recorded [1907, 1909] when they met at the British Queen, Todmorden and William Dawson was Secretary
| Rose of the Valley Lodge: Oddfellows | Ref R1750 |
See Oddfellows
| Rose Price, Rev Thomas | Ref R147 |
He was the second son of Arthur Henry Price of Valparaiso.
Born in Chile.
His family had Welsh and Jamaican roots.
He was educated at Tonbridge School and Trinity College Cambridge.
He was curate at Woolton, Liverpool, where he was assistant Chaplain to the Merseyside Mission to Seamen, followed by 5 years as Vicar of St John, Sandbach Heath before becoming Third Vicar of All Saints' Church, Salterhebble [1907-1937].
In 1907, he was involved in the rebuilding of All Saints' School.
He was well-known for riding on horseback around Skircoat Moor.
He married Frances Louisa Seymour.
Children:
He resigned in 1936 through ill health, and retired to the South of England. He died 4 years later.
He was a distant cousin of the actor Dennis Price [real name: Dennistoun John Frederick Rose Price]
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| Rose Price, Thomas Neville Vreichvras Churchill | Ref R1259 |
Born in Halifax.
He became a clergyman and served at Matlock [1955-1965] and Ilsham, Devon [1965-1970]
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| Rose, Robert | Ref R204 |
He was a carpenter [1891] / a carpenter & joiner [1901, 1911].
In [Q1] 1885, he married Emily Ada Jowett [1862-1933] in Halifax.
Children:
The 1911 census shows that they had had 6 children of whom 5 were still alive at that time.
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] was widowed aunt Rebecca Brook [b 1832].
Robert died in Halifax [Q1 1922] (aged 60).
His burial place is not yet known
Emily Ada died 11th February 1933 (aged 70), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1694] with her parents & sister Annie Louisa Jowett
| Rose Villa, Soyland | Ref R7230 |
| Rose, William H. | Ref R83 |
He married Mary Ann [1823-1881].
Mary Ann was born in Scotland
Children:
The family lived at 76 St Augustine's Terrace, Halifax [1881].
Living with them [in 1881] was Mary Ann's unmarried sister Elizabeth Hughes [b 1821] (dressmaker). William died before 1881.
Details of his death / burial place are not yet known
Mary Ann died 3rd July 1881 (aged 58).
She and other members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1229] with several grandchildren
| Rose, William H. | Ref R117 |
Born in Scotland.
He was a common brassfounder's traveller [1881].
He married Helen S. Bennet [1850-1???].
Helen was born in Scotland
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1882] was mother-in-law Marjory Bennet [b 1826] (dressmaker).
The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1229] with their Rose grandparents
| Rosemary Farm, Siddal | Ref R460 |
Aka Rosemary Hill Farm.
The Halifax Guardian [Saturday 9th December 1848] announced
Farm to Be Let – or SoldDesirable Farm called Rosemary Farm, Siddal, Halifax, containing by admeasurement 27 days of work of good Pasture and Meadow land or thereabouts.
The house has been newly built and fitted up and would make a nice Summer residence with extensive views over Skircoat, Halifax and Norland.
The outbuildings have all been put into complete and through repair.
Apply: Wm Greame, 25 Temple Street, Liverpool, or James Oates, tenant
Owners and tenants have included
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| Rosemary Hall, Sowerby | Ref R311 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Rosemary Hill, Siddal | Ref R781 |
| Rosemary Mills Fire Brigade | Ref R1689 |
| Rosemary Park, Rastrick | Ref R490 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Rosemont, Bradshaw | Ref R1654 |
It was built in 1901 by W. Clement Williams for William Brear. Brear did not live there.
Owners and tenants have included
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| Rosendale, Joseph | Ref R874 |
In [Q4] 1867, he married Ann Isabella Gath in Halifax.
Ann Isabella died in 1868 (aged 51) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2972] with her parents.
In [Q1] 1870, he married (2) Jane Lumley [1828-1891] in Halifax.
Joseph died Q3 1883 (aged 85).
Jane died Q2 1891 (aged 63).
They both died in Halifax
| Roses Walking Festival | Ref R52 |
This year's walks are held from 17th September 2005 to 2nd October 2005
| Roseveare, E. | Ref R701 |
| Ross, Alistair | Ref R229 |
| Ross Brothers | Ref R1043 |
From around 1886, they had business at Park Mill, Sowerby Bridge
| Ross, David | Ref R1206 |
| Ross, Edward | Ref R885 |
| Ross, Enoch | Ref R347 |
He was a greengrocer with his brother in Northowram.
During World War II, he served as a Bombardier with the Royal Horse Artillery 5 Regiment.
He died of wounds in the Middle East [18th January 1943] (aged 24).
He is remembered on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt [Grave Ref 4], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Northowram
| Ross, James | Ref R884 |
| Ross, James Stewart | Ref R926 |
He was headmaster of Elland Grammar School. He lived at West View, Elland [1905]
| Ross, John | Ref R360 |
He married Ann [1770-1828].
Ann died 19th June 1828 (aged 58).
John died 18th February 1829 (aged 61).
The couple were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax
| Ross, John | Ref R536 |
He was a regular soldier with 12 years' service in the Coldstream Guards, and was wounded at Magersfontein, in the South African Wars
During World War I, he re-enlisted [August 1914], and he served as a Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was wounded whilst carrying a fallen comrade [1916].
He was killed by a sniper, east of Arras [30th August 1918] (aged 38).
He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Ross, John | Ref R286 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 6th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment.
He died 23rd October 1918 (aged 20).
He was buried at Vendegies-Au-Bois British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref A 18].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Ross, Joseph | Ref R232 |
He married Elizabeth [1798-1873].
Elizabeth was born in Derbyshire
Children:
Joseph died 5th April 1850 (aged 64).
In 1861, Elizabeth was living at Crossley Almshouses, Margaret Street.
In 1871, Elizabeth (annuitant) and daughter Ann were living at 4 Crossley Almshouses, Margaret Street.
Elizabeth died 28th September 1873 (aged 75).
The couple & other members of the family (‡) were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 13]
| Ross, Joseph | Ref R1108 |
In November 1839, he was declared bankrupt
| Ross, Misses | Ref R1446 |
| Ross, Samuel | Ref R879 |
He married Maria [1805-18??].
Maria was born in Liverpool
Children:
They lived at
In 1861, Maria is shown as Maria Wright a widow, living with son Samuel and grandson Thomas R. Wright.
A Samuel Ross died in Halifax [Q4 1862]
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| Ross, Samuel | Ref R1297 |
Born in Liverpool.
He was employed by Bould's at Ovenden [1858] / a cotton spinner [1861] / a delver of Halifax [1874].
In January 1858, Samuel was attacked and robbed by Patrick Frane and John Broghan in Halifax.
On 24th April 1874, he married Emma [1844-1???].
Emma, of Halifax, was the daughter of Joseph Marsden, dyer, a widow of Mr Wellings.She was a carpet fuller [1881]
Children:
The family lived at 4 Albert Gallery, Range Lane, Halifax [1881, 1891].
In 1881, Samuel is not shown on the census, and living with Emma & her 2 children was lodger Elizabeth A. Mitchell [b 1866]
| Rossendale, Jeremiah | Ref R394 |
Heywood describes him as
very rich
He married Unknown.
Child: Jeremiah
| Rossendale, Jeremiah | Ref R395 |
He lived at a house in Shaw Lane, Halifax.
In 1695, he was fined £5 for not burying his daughter in a woollen shroud.
He married Unknown.
Children:
He died on a visit to London at the age of 27.
Heywood writes that
[He] went with his wife to London on Lord's Day 3rd May 1696. The news came that he was dead there May 19, his days shortened by intemperance
He left his property at Shaw Hill to his daughter, Grace, and the rest to be divided equally to his daughters, Mary and Grace. Members of the family were buried in Halifax Parish Church
The epitaphs on the memorials are recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
| Rossendale, Jeremy | Ref R642 |
| Rosthorn, John | Ref R530 |
He married Grace [17??-18??].
Children:
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| Rostron, Arthur | Ref R621 |
Born in Edenfield, Lancashire.
He was an office boy for dyers & finishers [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the XVIII Corps Cyclists Battalion Army Cyclist Corps.
He died 21st October 1917 (aged 22).
The Halifax Courier [4th May 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 154], and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge
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| Rostron, Henry | Ref R575 |
Born in Stansfield; baptised 2nd September 1812.
He was a fireman/engineer [1874] / an engineer in cotton mill [1861] / an engine tenter [1871] / a stationary engine driver [1881] / living on own means [1891].
On 14th May 1843, he married Ellen Blakey [1817-1???].
Ellen was born in Craven / Barnoldswick, the daughter of Francis Blakey
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871, 1881] was granddaughter Sarah E. Rostron [b 1869].
Henry died in 1893 (aged 81)
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| Rostron, James | Ref R834 |
He was a woollen mill manager [1901] / a salesman for woollen manufacturer [1911] / a salesman for William Edleston Limited.
In [Q4] 1891, he married Helen Jane Henshaw [1868-1940] in Congleton, Cheshire.
Helen Jane was born in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire [30th March 1868], the daughter of Mary and Reuben Henshaw, blacksmith
Children:
They lived at
The children Arthur and Norah were staying with their Henshaw grandparents at Holmes Chapel, Congleton, Cheshire [1901]
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| Rostron, James | Ref R556 |
He was a booking clerk with the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway [1921].
In [Q2] 1923, he married Lilliam Stott in Halifax.
Children:
| Rostron, John | Ref R596 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a cotton carder of Newgate Bottom, Stansfield [1839] / a cotton carder [1841, 1851, 1861] / a carder in a cotton factory [1871].
On 20th May 1839, he married Susan Law [1812-1872].
Susan was born in Stansfield, the daughter of James Law
They lived at
Living with them [in 1841, 1851, 1861] was Susan's sister Hannah Law [b 1809].
John died in 1873 (aged 71)
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| Rosworm, Colonel John | Ref R1239 |
| Rotadop Limited | Ref R1207 |
| Roth, Henry Ling | Ref R131 |
Born in London, he came to Halifax on business in 1888, working for various firms in the town. In 1890, he was part-time curator of Bankfield Museum. In 1912, he was appointed full-time honorary curator
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| Rothera & Tattersall | Ref R1044 |
| Rothera, G. T. | Ref R843 |
The business was originally Rothera & Tattersall.
Rothera became sole proprietor around 1888
| Rothera, Harry | Ref R772 |
Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [19th July 1874]
| Rothera, Jacob | Ref R492 |
Born in Northowram [11th May 1822].
He was a farmer of Ovenden [1861] / a cart driver [1861] / a cotton gin driver [1871] / a farm labourer [1881].
On 11th August 1861, he married Martha Ann Tetley.
Martha Ann, of Ovenden, was the daughter of John Tetley.Martha Ann had a son Abraham Tetley [b 1860]
Children:
They lived at
On 24th July 1880 Martha Ann was killed as she crossed the line at Holmfield Railway Station, hit by the 5:28 pm express train from Bradford to Halifax. Reports said that she was carried forward by the engine and cut to pieces. A porter, Charles Clark, seeing that she was in danger, ran to help her but he too was struck and killed.
Living with the widowed Jacob [in 1881] was stepson Abraham Tetley
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| Rothera, James | Ref R470 |
He was a piece setter & dyer in a dyehouse [1881] / landlord of the Miners' Arms, Halifax [1881].
In 1865, he married Ellen Winnard 1845-1898 in Halifax.
Ellen was born in Halifax
Children:
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| Rothera, John | Ref R96 |
Jonas Mitchell and William Snowden were found guilty of burglary at Rothera's house – on the 22nd May 1849 – and stealing £20
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| Rothera, John | Ref R882 |
He was a coal miner [1841] / a farmer of 16 acres [1861].
Around 1821, he married Hannah [1786-18??].
Children:
They lived at
Living with the widowed John [in 1861] was grandson Fred Rothera [b 1849]
| Rothera, John | Ref R506 |
On 5th October 1807, he married Mary Oates [1788-1861] at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary was born 4th September 1788
Children:
They lived at
Mary died 10th March 1861.
Living with the widowed John [in 1861] were son Jacob & grandson Fred [b 1850] (worsted spinner).
John died 6th October 1863
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| Rothera, John | Ref R122 |
On 26th June 1856, he married Elizabeth Sharp at Halifax Parish Church.
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| Rothera, John | Ref R881 |
Born in Halifax.
He was an innkeeper at 2 Lower Kirkgate, Halifax (probably) the Lamb, Halifax [1851].
In [Q4] 1844, he married Ellen Cawthra [1827-1869].
Ellen was born in Halifax.She was a worsted reeler [1861]
Children:
Living with them [in 1851] was sister-in-law Rebecca Cawthra [b 1822] (general stuff weaver).
John died 15th March 1855 (aged 29).
Ellen Rothery died 19th January 1869 (aged 42).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3144] with Tom Arthur Rothera [1856], Emma Ann Rothera [1862-1878] & Fred Rothera [1870-1872]
| Rothera, Joseph | Ref R468 |
He was a grave digger.
The Leeds Intelligencer of 8th January 1788 reported
On Thursday last, J. Rothera, of Halifax, grave-digger, was convicted before the Rev. H. Wood, in the sum of four shillings, for profanely and repeatedly cursing the children belonging a Sunday School in that place; and be it ever as seriously remembered as the importance of it demands, the horrid imprecations were uttered in the church on Christmas Day, only a few minutes before the little flock lift up their voices in singing the hymn Christians awake, salute the happy morn – Read this, ye profane, and from this moment resolve, that your conversation be yea, yea, and nay, nay
In 1738, he (possibly) married Sara Ineson in Halifax.
Children:
The children were baptised at Halifax Parish Church.
Joseph was buried at Halifax Parish Church [18th July 1792]
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| Rothera, Joseph | Ref R719 |
In [Q3] 1896, he married Amelia North [1873-1900] in Halifax.
Amelia died 21st November 1900 (aged 27), the result of blood poisoning caused by an illegal operation.
The Inquest into her death returned a verdict of
Wilful murder against someone unknown
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
| Rothera, Thomas | Ref R835 |
He was a moulder of Northowram [1873].
In [Q2] 1873, he married Elizabeth Mitchell [1854-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Elizabeth, of Northowram, was born in Leeds, the daughter of Frederick Mitchell, blacksmith.She had a daughter (father unknown): Martha Ann Mitchell [b Halifax 8th January 1872; bapt January 1874]
Thomas died in Halifax [Q3 1873] (aged 22).
In 1875, Elizabeth married Obadiah Foster
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| Rotheray, Frank | Ref R709 |
He was innkeeper at the Old Coley Mill Inn, Norwood Green [1911]
Around 1888, he married Mary Ann [1868-19??].
Mary Ann was born in Barnsley
Children:
| Rotheray, Thomas | Ref R773 |
| Rothery ... | Ref R18 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Rothwell ... | Ref R191 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Rothwell & Clegg | Ref R474 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Benjamin Brundell
| Rothwell & Lister | Ref R369 |
Partners included Ely Rothwell and John Lister.
The partnership was dissolved in February 1859
| Rothwell & Oates | Ref R1283 |
Partners included Gamaliel Rothwell and Henry Oates.
The partnership was dissolved in July 1877
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| Rothwell Brothers | Ref R1035 |
Partners included Eli Rothwell.
| Rothwell House, Halifax | Ref R1655 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Rothwell's: J. W. Rothwell & Sons | Ref R1518 |
When there were no male successors in the Rothwell line, Charles D. Smith was brought back from Canada to run the business.
The business went into liquidation in 1951/1952.
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| Rough Bank, Walsden | Ref R51 |
| Rough Carrs, Mixenden | Ref R396 |
An Iron Age enclosure surrounded by a ditch
| Rough Farm, Hebden Bridge | Ref R68 |
| Rough Hall, Wainstalls | Ref R1739 |
Owners and tenants have included
See Rough Hall Lane
| Rough Head, Heptonstall | Ref R1262 |
See Robert Sutcliffe
| Rough Hey Farm, Heptonstall Moor | Ref R376 |
| Rough Hey Farm, Sowerby Bridge | Ref R1585 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Rough Hey Wood, Triangle | Ref R1565 |
| Rough rock | Ref R341 |
| Rough Stones Farm, Walsden | Ref R742 |
| Rough Top, Todmorden | Ref R1598 |
See Top of the Rough, Todmorden
| Rougham, Eastwood | Ref R1591 |
| Roulson, Arthur Dewhirst | Ref R593 |
During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 576th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 4th December 1943 (aged 21).
He was buried at Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 6 H 3]
| Round Hill, Rastrick | Ref R212 |
A natural mound – clearly visible from the eastbound M62.
It was extended into a defensive structure in the 12th/13 centuries.
Rhododendrons were planted there in 1912 by A. C. Lane, the first headmaster of Carr Green School, to prevent soil erosion.
This & associated entries use material contributed by Kai Roberts
| Round House, Luddendenfoot | Ref R65 |
There are several stories about the building:
It was demolished in 19??. The foundations for the building can still be seen near the slip road to Tenterfields Business Park
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Greaves
| Round, Philip George | Ref R1619 |
| Round the Table | Ref R813 |
| Roundabout House, Brighouse | Ref R274 |
| Roundfield Farm, Stansfield | Ref R568 |
Owners and tenants have included
The property is recorded in 1939, but was subsequently abandoned
| Roundynge, Rishworth | Ref R557 |
Recorded in 1696, when Joseph Whiteley was here.
Also mentioned was Hollinynge, part of freehold of Joshua Whiteley
This & associated entries use material contributed by Anne Kirker
| Rounsefell, Rev Owen Peter | Ref R1152 |
He served in Jersey before becoming Minister at Hanover Chapel, Halifax [1916, 1917].
In [Q3] 1904, he married Laura Williams [1875-1951] in Plymouth.
Laura was born in Dartmouth, Devon
Children:
They lived at 11 Roseville Street, St Helier, Jersey [1911].
Living with them [in 1911] was sister-in-law Gertrude May Williams [aged 20]
| Rouse & Company | Ref R1128 |
Partners included Joshua Charles Rouse, Charles Herbert Rouse, and Edwin James Rouse.
The business was also known as Rouse Brothers.
See Bentley Metcalfe
| Rouse, Charles Herbert | Ref R1146 |
He lived at 10 Marlborough Avenue, Halifax [1905]
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| Rouse, Edward Peake | Ref R1562 |
He was educated at Heath Grammar School.
Sometime Master at Eton College
In October 1860, he was elected a Fellow of Trinity College Cambridge
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| Rouse, Edwin James | Ref R1155 |
In [Q2] 1901, he married Stella Scott Sugden in Halifax.
They lived at Kilmorna, 6 Rhodesia Avenue, Halifax [1905]
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| Rouse, John Thomas | Ref R775 |
| Rouse, Joshua | Ref R1165 |
Master of Barkisland Grammar School [1830-1851]
In 1844, he corresponded about the need for a Post Office in Ripponden, and gave examples of the additional costs of letters in the Ripponden area, because there was no official Post Office there.
He married Jane Peake [1804-1864].
Jane came from Wakefield
Children:
There is a tablet in his memory in Ripponden Church
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| Rouse, Joshua Charles | Ref R782 |
Born in Barkisland.
He was worsted spinner / partner in Rouse & Company.
In 1865, he married Alice Rusby [1838-1925] in Leeds.
Alice was from Leeds
Children:
They lived at
His daughters ran Misses Rouse Girls' School from Inglemoor.
In 1911, daughter Alice Maud was head of the household; her parents and sisters were living with her.
In the late 1920s, the sisters went to live in Harrogate.
See Rouse & Company
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| Rouse, William Archibald | Ref R8180 |
Born 11th February 1838.
He was educated at Heath Grammar School (under Rev John Henry Gooch) and Trinity College Cambridge [1857]
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| Routes to Roots | Ref R386 |
More information: Contact: Tristan Molloy / Telephone: 01706-814531
Question: Is there a website with more up-to-date information?
| Routh, Edith Mary | Ref R194 |
Born in Essex.
She was a general servant [1911].
She lived with her widowed mother & siblings at Liversedge [1911].
She died 9th June 1960 (aged 77), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1665] with Mrs Ann Pinder
| Roving Bridge, Brighouse | Ref R414 |
| Rowan | Ref R299 |
| Rowan, Mr | Ref R445 |
Around 1857, he married Ellen [1838-19??]
Ellen was born in Kilbride, Ireland
Children:
They lived at 5 Pearson Street, Halifax ? [1911].
Living with the widowed Ellen [in 1911] was granddaughter Norah Connell [b 1902]
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| Rowan, William | Ref R176 |
He lived in Hebden Bridge.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 5th May 1915.
He was buried at Larch Wood (Railway Cutting) Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II D 5].
He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial
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| Rowbotham's: Messrs Rowbotham | Ref R466 |
| Rowbottom, Dr John | Ref R553 |
| Rowbottom, John | Ref R715 |
He married Jane [1821-1889].
Child: Sarah Jane [1861-1864]
Jane died 17th January 1889 (aged 68).
John died 21st August 1890 (aged 79).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2002]
| Rowbottom, Dr Joshua | Ref R416 |
| Rowden, James John | Ref R19 |
He was an elementary schoolmaster [1901] / head teacher at St Mary's School, Mill Bank [1911].
In [Q2] 1890, he married Mary Jane Leary [1863-1936] from West Hartlepool, in Middlesborough.
Children:
They lived at School House, Mill Bank [1901].
James John & Mary Jane both died in Birkdale, Lancashire.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £3,509 5/11d. Probate was granted to sons John Herbert and Kenneth Noel
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| Rowe, Rev George Frederick Handel | Ref R599 |
Born in Helston, Cornwall.
He was Curate at St Augustine's Church, Pellon [1892] / Vicar at St Augustine's Church, Pellon [1901, 1907] / Honorary Canon of Wakefield.
He never married.
He lived at
He died in Wharfedale [27th March 1925] (aged 80).
He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell with his sister Elizabeth Trezise Rowe [1849-1932]
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| Rowe, George Herbert | Ref R9370 |
Rowe was given a horse, cart and scales to make the sales. He failed to return, and it was later found that he has sold the items to Harry Binns, a farmer of Spark House Lane, Norland, for £3 5/-, saying that he was going to Canada and offered the horse, cart and scales at a low price.
At Halifax Borough Court [25th May 1906], the bench ordered the property to be returned to Broadbent for 6 months, to see whether Rowe could be apprehended
| Rowe, Richard Williams | Ref R888 |
He was a schoolmaster [1841, 1851] / a retired scripture reader [1881] / living on own means [1891] / a retired schoolmaster [1901].
In [Q1] 1840, he married Clarinda Treheur [1817-1863] in Penzance.
Clarinda was born in St Just, Cornwall.She was a schoolmistress [1841, 1851]
Children:
The family lived at
A Clarinda Rowe died in Dewsbury [Q4 1863].
Richard died in Halifax [Q2 1902] (aged 87)
| Rowe, Samuel | Ref R571 |
During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 2nd Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He died 14th September 1914 (aged 36).
He is remembered on the La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial, France, on Ripponden War Memorial, on Barkisland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden
| Rowland, Jennie | Ref R293 |
| Rowlands, J. W. | Ref R692 |
He served in World War II.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax
| Rowlands, James | Ref R58 |
On 17th April 1903, he returned home to find his wife and 2 children with their throats cut. Mrs Rowlands was still breathing but died later that evening.
She had been in poor health for some time, and this was thought to have led to the murders and suicide
| Rowlands, Rev John | Ref R873 |
Blackley Baptist Church had been then without a pastor for 3 years until he arrived in 1796.
In March 1798, he left
after some difficulties
in which the Church
threatened to become a wreck
and moved to Pershill
| Rowlatt's: Ernest Rowlatt | Ref R1377 |
| Rowley & Company | Ref R1628 |
Tom Sutcliffe started working here in April 1898
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| Rowley, Brooke | Ref R1629 |
In 1874, he married (1) Eleanor Wilcock in Manchester.
In 1889, he married (2) Ann, daughter of John Sutcliffe.
The couple went to live in Oldham.
He was a schoolteacher and died in Oldham
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| Rowley, Charles | Ref R282 |
Born in Sowerby Bridge.
During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax and served as a Private with the 15th/17th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was killed in action [12th April 1918] (aged 18).
He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial [3 & 4] and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Rowley, Isaac | Ref R849 |
In [Q2] 1873, he married Sarah Jane Potter in Halifax.
Children:
| Rowley, John | Ref R505 |
Rowley was the most severely injured of four other men who were injured in the explosion. He sustained injuries to the head and a compound fracture of the arm, and was taken to Halifax Infirmary
| Rowntree-Mackintosh PLC | Ref R144 |
In 1988 they merged with Nestlé to become the Nestlé Rowntree Division of Nestlé UK Limited.
See I. Mackintosh
| Rowntree's of York | Ref R211 |
In 1969, the company merged with Mackintosh's to become Rowntree-Mackintosh PLC.
| Rowntree, Thomas Moody | Ref R471 |
Landlord of the Sportsman, Soyland [1915].
On 4th May 1885, he married Clara Lavinia Partridge [1864-1935] in Chadderton.
Clara Lavinia was born in Stroud
During World War I, he enlisted [1915].
Clara Lavinia took over at the Sportsman [1915].
Thomas returned to the Sportsman [1917].
Thomas died in St Luke's Hospital, Halifax [13th March 1933].
Clara Lavinia died in Halifax General Hospital [8th May 1935]
The couple were buried at St Mary's Church, Luddenden [Plot 39]
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| Rowsell, Rev J. B. | Ref R700 |
He was curate at Portsmouth before becoming Vicar of St Paul's Church, Queens Road [1922, 1934]. In 1937, he was appointed vicar of Aldershot
| Roxy Cinema, Sowerby Bridge | Ref R388 |
The first presentation was Knights of the Round Table starring Ava Gardner.
The last presentation was Spartacus starring Kirk Douglas in 1962.
Closed in February 1963.
It later became the Roxy Bingo hall, a Café and a sports bar
| Roxy de Luxe, Halifax | Ref R1060 |
It closed 1938.
In the 1940s, the building was walled up.
It – and the adjacent Northgate Hotel – were demolished when the area was redeveloped in 1959
| Royal | Ref R80 |
| Royal Aerated Waters | Ref R837 |
| Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes | Ref R1269 |
There have been several local Lodges and Banners.
This & associated entries use material contributed by John Ellis
| Royal Arch Chapter | Ref R1439 |
| Royal British Legion | Ref R1343 |
See Brighouse British Legion Hall, King Cross British Legion Band, Luddendenfoot British Legion and Royal British Legion, Halifax
| Royal British Legion, Halifax | Ref R1342 |
It has been suggested that the building was originally stables and accommodation for staff
| Royal Electric Theatre & Hippodrome, Hebden Bridge | Ref R330 |
In 1917, Shaw & Lever were the proprietors.
It later became a billiards hall. It closed in 1921 when the Picture House opened. The building was demolished together with the New Road Estate in 1935 to make way for a public park and memorial gardens
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| Royal Halifax Infirmary | Ref R104 |
Built by Benjamin Whitehead Jackson / Thomas Worthington of Manchester to replace the old Halifax Infirmary.
It was opened on 25th July 1896 by the Duke and Duchess of York – later King George V and Queen Mary
The Infirmary closed in 2001.
The building has been redeveloped as apartments and is known as The Royal.
See Isaac Kitson
This & associated entries use material contributed by Bill Wall
| Royal Hotel Livery Stables, Sowerby Bridge | Ref R1478 |
| Royal Insurance Buildings, Halifax | Ref R1623 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Royal Insurance Buildings, Halifax | Ref R458 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Royal Insurance Company Office, Halifax | Ref R1072 |
| Royal Liver Friendly Society, Halifax | Ref R1203 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Royal National Lifeboat Institute | Ref R1498 |
See Lifeboat Saturday, Crossley lifeboat and William Hopkinson of Brighouse Lifeboat
| Royal Oak Farm, Sowerby | Ref R168 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Royal Oak Smoke Club, King Cross | Ref R8100 |
| Royal Observer Corps Observation Post, Norland Moor | Ref R1474 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Darrell Prest
| Royal Studio, Sowerby Bridge | Ref R5290 |
| Royal visits | Ref R35 |
| Royals, Michael | Ref R85 |
He was a manufacturing chemist [1861, 1871, 1881] / an aerated water maker (employer) [1891] / a chemical manufacturer.
He married (1) Unknown.
Children:
In [Q4] 1846, he married (2) Susannah Hall [1824-1???].
Susannah was born in Hove Edge
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] were grandsons Sam Willie Royals [b 1890], sons of daughter Sarah Jane.
Michael died 26th July 1899 (aged 85).
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £3,195.
Probate was granted to David Chapman (assistant overseer), and John Brooks (mill manager)
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| Royals, Sam | Ref R136 |
Illegitimate son of Sarah Jane Royals of Northowram (father unknown).
Born 14th December 1882; baptised at Halifax Parish Church [February 1883].
His mother was the daughter of Michael Royals.In 1897, she married Albert Edward Thomas
In 1901, he was living with his mother and her husband in Blackpool.
In 1911, he was a Corporal with the Royal Army Medical Corps, living at Shooters Hill (Barracks?), Kidbrooke, Old Charlton, Woolwich, London.
He worked for Mackintosh's [1914].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was awarded the Military Medal [15th August 1916]
for gallantry, accompanying an officer on a reconnaissance patrol
He was killed in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [3rd September 1916].
The Halifax Courier [30th September 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], and on the Memorial at John Mackintosh & Sons Limited
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| Royd | Ref R1395 |
| Royd Farm, Heptonstall | Ref R1578 |
| Royd Farm, Todmorden | Ref R1599 |
| Royd, Hipperholme | Ref R744 |
See East Royd, Hipperholme / North Royd, Hipperholme / Upper Royd, Hipperholme
| Royd House, Heptonstall | Ref R648 |
| Royd House, Lightcliffe | Ref R734 |
An earlier name for Smith House, Lightcliffe until it was renamed for the Smyth family
| Royd House, Rastrick | Ref R702 |
| Royd House, Stainland | Ref R467 |
| Royd House, Todmorden | Ref R497 |
| Royd, Robert | Ref R754 |
Son of John del Rode.
He married Unknown.
Child: Robert
| Royd, Robert | Ref R755 |
He married Unknown.
Child: John
| The Royd, Southowram | Ref R1567 |
Joe Oates worked a quarry next to the house
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
| The Royd, Sowerby | Ref R797 |
House dated SL 1632 IL.
Owners and tenants have included
In the 19th century, it was divided into 2 dwellings.
A recent extension has been built on to the right of the building
| The Royd, Todmorden | Ref R365 |
| The Royde family of Brownhill | Ref R922 |
| Royde, John | Ref R750 |
He was the first Royde to live at Beestonhirst. He was recorded there in 1490, but probably lived there earlier.
In 1499, he was Grave of Sowerby.
He is mentioned in – and witness to – many documents of the 16th century – see Richard Priestley, Gilbert Ryley and William Townend.
He married Isabell.
Children:
He was buried at Elland Parish Church
| Royde-Smith, Naomi Gwladys | Ref R714 |
Born Naomi Gwladys Smith.
She was born in Wales and grew up in Halifax. She was educated at the Halifax High School for Girls.
She became a literary editor, translator, playwright and novelist.
On 15th December 1926, she married the Italian-American actor Ernest Gianello Milton [1890-1974]
| The Royde, Soyland | Ref R363 |
House dated 1717.
The house was (re)built by Sam Hill around 1756.
Owners and tenants have included
It has been suggested that the surname Royd originated here.
The house is now divided into 5 separate dwellings
| Royde, William | Ref R751 |
The Royde family of Brownhill in Soyland are descended from William.
In 1479, he leased a fulling mill from the lord of the Manor.
In 1480, he conveyed to William Rayner Junior
part of a close called Wytlagholme / White-lee-holme / Whiteleyholm which lay under Rawnslawcliff, between the River Ryburn on the north and the lands of Ralph Cliff on the south, which had descended to William on the death of his father
| Roydlands Farm, Hipperholme | Ref R44 |
Owners and tenants have included
This is discussed in the book In & About Our Old Homes.
| Royds ... | Ref R239 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Royds Farm, Skircoat | Ref R780 |
| Royds Hall Beck, Norwood Green | Ref R705 |
It continues into Wyke Beck and Bailiff Bridge Beck.
This was a part of the boundary of the township of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse Bailiff Bridge, Greenfield Place, Bailiff Bridge, Hesketh Place, Bailiff Bridge,
| Royds Hall Dam | Ref R817 |
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| Royds Hall Farm, Northowram | Ref R393 |
| Royds Hall, Low Moor | Ref R105 |
It is said to be one of the finest remaining manor houses in the country.
See Manor of Royds Hall, Mr Smith and Upper Rookes, Norwood Green
| Royds Hall, Manor of | Ref R372 |
| Royds' House, Halifax | Ref R86 |
See Halifax Post Office and Halifax Register Office
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| Royds Mount, Southowram | Ref R1572 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Royds's: Samuel Royds & Company | Ref R1167 |
| Royer, Dr Charles Louis | Ref R436 |
In [Q4] 1891, he married Amelia Marian Dearden in Halifax.
Child: Evelyn Louise Vada [1894-1919] who was a student at Halifax Technical College [1911]
They lived at 15 Mayfield Terrace South, Halifax [1911, 1919].
Living with them [in 1911] was Amelia's widowed mother, Elizabeth.
Charles Louis died at home [11th January 1914].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £3,715 5/9d.
Administration was granted to Vernon William Wanklyn (bank manager)
Amelia Marian died 2nd September 1917.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,029 6/6d.
Probate was granted to Abraham Clay (woollen manufacturer)
Evelyn Louise Vada died at Halifax Workhouse [13th May 1919].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £629 12/6d.
Administration was granted to Vernon Eastwood (bank manager at West Yorkshire Bank Limited)
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| Royle's Head | Ref R88 |
| Royles Head Recreation Ground, Halifax | Ref R1289 |
| Royles Head, Warley | Ref R564 |
| Royston, Aquila | Ref R1744 |
He was a card maker [1774] / a wire-drawer and card maker at West Parade, Halifax [1780].
He married Nancy [1753-1821].
Child: James
Nancy died 29th November 1821 (aged 68).
Aquila died 14th December 1821 (aged 72).
The couple were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 239] with their granddaughter Mary Ann Royston
| Royston, Aquilla Edward | Ref R699 |
He was a wire card manufacturer [1841] / a wire drawer and card manufacturer employing 124 men [1851] / a wire manufacturer with James Royston, Son & Company at West Parade, Halifax / a partner in the Halifax Commercial Banking Company [1853].
He gave one of the bells at Halifax Parish Church which is inscribed for him
Gift of A. E. Royston, of West Parade, Halifax, 1857 – Royston's noble gift to future ages I'll proclaim
He never married.
He lived at 2 West Parade, Halifax [1851].
He died on 8th September 1859. Probate records show that he left an estate valued at under £35,000. Probate was granted to his widowed sister Anne Hitchen (only next of kin).
He was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax
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| Royston, David | Ref R260 |
Born in Lindley.
He was a farmer [1841] / a farmer of 34 acres employing 4 labourers [1851].
He married (1) Alice [1798-1848].
Children:
Alice died 20th January 1848 (aged 50).
In [Q4] 1850, he married (2) Martha Moxon [1817-1864] in Leeds.
Children:
The family lived at Scholes, Elland-cum-Greetland [1841, 1851].
David died 26th November 1856 (aged 56)
Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: S1] with grandson Joseph Henry who died 26th January 1851 (aged 7 years & 9 months)
| Royston, Edward | Ref R370 |
He was a builder mason [1911] / a steel turner [1920].
He married Amy Dean.
Amy was the daughter of Thomas Dean and stepdaughter of Edward Crossland
Child: Selwyn [b 1901]
Edward took over at the Nag's Head, Ainley Top for a short time after the death of Edward Crossland [1920]
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| Royston, Edwin | Ref R606 |
He was an upholsterer [1841, 1871, 1881]
In [Q3] 1839, he married Maria Greenwood [1816-1877] in Leeds.
Children:
They lived at
Maria died 17th April 1877 (aged 61).
Edwin died 9th March 1882 (aged 64).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1639]
| Royston, James | Ref R309 |
Baptised at Halifax Parish Church [1774].
He was a card maker [1797, 1810] / a wire-manufacturer.
In 1797, he established James Royston, Son & Company.
He started production at West Parade, Halifax before moving to Shroggs Mills, Shroggs Road in 1802.
In 1797, he married Elizabeth Walker [1777-1847] at Elland Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at West Parade, Halifax [1841].
James died 14th April 1826 (aged 52).
James & Elizabeth were buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax
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| Royston's: James Royston, Son & Company | Ref R1086 |
The company became James Royston, Son & Company in 1830.
They supplied products such as card wire, reed wire, and heald wire to the local textile industry, this was one of the earliest wire mills to be established in Halifax.
In 1856, they produced charcoal wire for the first trans-Atlantic cable.
In 1871, the company left the family's control when Alfred Arnold and his son Charles Comber Arnold became directors. Other directors [in 1898] were William Crabtree, Harry Crabtree [1921], Thomas Sutcliffe of Cliff Hill, Warley, and Alfred Winks.
In 1898, the company became James Royston, Son & Company Limited.
In 1961, Royston's was bought by Hawkins & Tipson, a large UK rope-making group, and moved to the Leopold Wire Works, Brighouse to expand the company, and to allow the Shroggs Mill site to be used for tipping.
In 1964, the group acquired Bates & Nortcliffe in Brighouse.
In 1966, the group acquired the business of George Healey & Sons in Brighouse.
The last family member to run the plant was Jane Royston, who, in the mid 1800s, is said to have turned down the offer of marriage from one of her employees – Frederick Smith; he left the company and started his own wire drawing business.
Ironically, in 1975, the Hawkins and Tipson Group bought the Frederick Smith Wire Mill in Halifax which was in bank receivership.
Their business in Brighouse was closed around 1980. It moved to Caledonia Works.
See Colonel Thomas Ramsden and Aquilla Edward Royston
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| Royston, R. | Ref R3380 |
He married Unknown.
| Royston, Ronald | Ref R92 |
During World War II, he served as a Private with the 5th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders.
He died 24th April 1944 (aged 26).
He was buried at Luddenden Cemetery [A C 334]
| Ruane, Edward | Ref R119 |
Born in Foxford, County Mayo, Ireland.
He was a gardener's labourer [boarding with Mrs Mary Moran at 9 Lower Emmott's Court, Halifax 1901] / a market gardener [1911].
In [Q3] 1906, he married Lillian Dyer [1886-19??].
Lillian was born in Halifax
They lived at
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Irish Guards.
He was killed in action [10th January 1915] (aged 32).
He was buried at Rue-des-Berceaux Military Cemetery, Richebourg-l'Avoue, France [Grave Ref I A 13].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Rud Clough, Cragg Vale | Ref R472 |
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| Rudd & Kenny | Ref R179 |
Partners included Edward John Rudd and Mr Kenny.
The partnership was dissolved on 30th January 1864
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| Rudd, Edward John | Ref R518 |
He was a Halifax solicitor / a partner in Rudd & Kenny and Rudd, Kenny & Norris
He was one of a number of attorneys who were
commissioned for taking acknowledgements of deeds executed by married women
On 10th June 1841, he married (1) Elizabeth Catherine Norris at Halifax Parish Church.
Elizabeth Catherine was the daughter of James Edward Norris
Child: Edward John
Elizabeth Catherine (possibly) died in childbirth [9th July 1842] (aged 22) Probate records show that she left effects valued at under £450.
Administration was granted to Edward John.
On 27th January 1847, he married (2) Mary Ann Emily Willcock [1828-1873] at St Marylebone, London.
Mary Ann Emily was born in Henley on Thames, Berkshire
Child: 2. Harold [b 1854]
They lived at
Edward John died 2nd November 1864.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £3,000.
The will was proved by his widow Mary Ann Emily.
In 1866, Mary Ann Emily married Lawrence Bramley
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| Rudd, Edward John | Ref R392 |
Born in Halifax.
Baptised at Halifax Parish Church. [8th August 1842].
He was a midshipman in the East Indian Navy [1851]
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| Rudd, James | Ref R1370 |
| Rudd, Kenny & Norris | Ref R1166 |
Partners included Edward John Rudd, Mr Kenny, and Frederick William Norris
| Ruddle, Rev James | Ref R858 |
He was educated at Owens College & the Unitarian Home Missionary College, Manchester / Minister at Christ's Chapel, Elland [1882-1884] / a minister at Moretonhampstead, Devon [1885-1890] / a minister of religion (Unitarian) [1891] / a nonconformist Minister [1911] / a nonconformist Minister [1911] / the author of an anonymous booklet entitled Prayers by a Minister of Religion / a retired Unitarian Minister [1921].
Around 1883, he married Mary Catherine [1842-19??].
Mary Catherine was born in Birmingham
Children:
The family lived at
In 1921, James & daughter Helen Irene) were living together.
Mary Catherine died Q4 1914 (aged 72).
James died Q2 1926 (aged 78).
They both died in Newport, Isle of Wight and were buried at Carisbrooke Cemetery, Newport
| Ruddlesden, Arthur | Ref R694 |
He was a warp sizer [1891].
He married Sarah Ann [1851-19??].
Sarah Ann was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
| Ruddlesden, George | Ref R535 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a mill hand [1891] / a labourer [1911] / employed by Halifax Corporation Tramways.
In [Q2] 1899, he married Ann King [1877-19??] in Halifax.
Ann was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] were Ann's siblings Rebecca King [b 1881] (worsted twister), Walter King [b 1887] (worsted roving piler), and Mary Ellen King [b 1890].
Living with them [in 1911] were Ann's siblings Walter King [b 1887] and Mary Ellen King [b 1890].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 20th July 1918 (aged 39).
He is remembered on the Soissons Memorial, France, and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Ruddock, Sebert Edward Frank | Ref R257 |
He (possibly) married Emily Anne – his Army record states that he was
Married? Yes (unmarried wife)
though no marriage has yet been found for him.
In 1911, he was lodging with Mrs Emily Simmill;Her maiden name was Emily Anne Jervis [1873-1945] and she was born in Pigstock, Newport, Shropshire.
In 1911, her husband Edwin Simmill was living with his mother in Newport, Shropshire.
Emily Anne died in Birmingham
They lived at
During World War I, he enlisted in 1915, and served as an Ambulance Driver with the Royal Army Service Corps (Mechanical Transport).
He suffered minor wounds in the conflict.
He died 29th February 1920.
He was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone [3rd March 1920].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £416 6/2d.
Administration was granted to his widow Emily Anne Ruddock
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| Ruddy, James | Ref R581 |
In [Q3] 1877, he married Jane Wademan [1838-1911] in Halifax.
Jane was a widow and born in Leeds
Children:
The children were born in Brighouse.
The family lived at 15 Lillands Lane, Rastrick.
Sons John & James died in World War I. Son William Henry served and survived the War
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| Ruddy, James Edward | Ref R503 |
Born in Brighouse.
He was a player for St James's AFC & Brighouse Rangers / a clay miner (brick works) [1911].
In [Q3] 1913, he married Martha Annie Rowley in Halifax.
Child: child
They lived at 9 Brooke Street, Rastrick.
During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914] and served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed at Bullecourt [3rd May 1917] (aged 35).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial.
His brother John also died in the War
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| Ruddy, John | Ref R580 |
Born in Brighouse.
He was a member of the Oddfellows / a member of the R.A.O.B / a dyer's labourer [1911] / employed by Walshaw & Drake. He lived at 13 Little Woodhouse, Rastrick.
During World War I, he enlisted [March 1916], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd/7th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was killed in action at Cambrai [20th November 1917].
He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [Grave Ref 5], on Brighouse War Memorial, on Rastrick War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Walshaw & Drake.
His brother James also died in the War
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| Ruddy, William Henry | Ref R375 |
He was landlord of the Grove, Rastrick [1930-1957].
On 22nd April 1916, he married Martha Elizabeth Taylor [1897-1970] at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick.
Child: Marjorie [1921-1988]
During World War I, he served as a Private [20th March 1916 – 23rd February 1919] with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He survived the War.
His brothers John & James died in the War.
William Henry died 5th October 1957.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,238 19/11d.
Probate was granted to his widow Martha Elizabeth
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| Rudman, George | Ref R1719 |
Born in Burnley.
He was a cotton carder [1851, 1861, 1872] / a cotton operative [1871].
In 1849, he married Susan Crabtree [1823-1???] from Erringden, in Halifax. Susan was a reeler [1851, 1861] and a cotton operative [1871].
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was lodger Richard Horsfall [aged 55]
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| Rudman, John | Ref R265 |
During World War I, he served with the King's Royal Rifles.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Rudman, John Henry | Ref R199 |
He was a piecer of cotton [1891] / a farm labourer [1901] / landlord of the Star, Ripponden [1908-1911] / landlord of the Blue Ball, Soyland [1925-1930]
| Rudman, Robert | Ref R177 |
Born at Cragg.
He was a piecer of cotton [1891] / a farmer of Little Greave, Soyland [1898] / a farmer [1901] / a dyer [1911].
On 13th June 1898, he married Mary Lumb [1871-1???].
Mary, of Lark Hall, Sowerby, was born at Cragg, daughter of John Lumb, farmer
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was boarder Charles Rigby [b 1845] (farm labourer).
Robert died at Birch Hall Hospital, Rochdale [15th March 1933] (aged 60).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £265 15/3d.
Administration was granted to his daughter Eva
| Rudman, Thomas | Ref R184 |
He was a piecer of cotton [1891] / a farmer [1901].
In [Q2] 1899, he married Ann Walker Bottomley [1883-19??] in Halifax.
Ann was born in Soyland
Children:
They lived at Little Greave, Soyland [1901]
| Rudman, William Timothy | Ref R1551 |
Born in Cragg, Erringden.
He was a twiner [1872] / a cotton twister [1881] / a cotton twiner [1891] / landlord of the Blue Ball, Soyland [1898-1922].
In 1872, he married Ann Standeven [1854-1925] at Halifax Parish Church.
Ann was the daughter of farmer Joseph Standeven of Soyland
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was boarder John Henry Barker [aged 55].
Living with them [in 1901] were boarders Thomas Stocks [aged 31] (navvy) and James Nuttle [aged 28] (navvy)
William died in 1922.
Ann took over at the Blue Ball [1922-1925].
Son John Henry took over at the Blue Ball [1925-1930].
Members of the family were buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones
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| Rudstoop, Cragg Vale | Ref R285 |
| Rudstoop standing stone, Cragg Vale | Ref R170 |
| Ruff, George | Ref R695 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the Coldstream Guards.
He died 30th January 1917 (aged 25).
He was buried at Stonefall Cemetery, Harrogate.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Ruffhead, Thomas | Ref R154 |
Thomas died 22nd May 1871 (aged 70).
He married Unknown.
Children:
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2800]
| Ruffle, Edward Thomas | Ref R277 |
He was a baker / employed by Harry King.
In January 1912, he married Elsie May Read [1891-1972] in Ipswich.
Children:
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Suffolk Regiment.
He died of wounds in the Military Hospital, Norwich [2nd October 1915].
He was buried at Ipswich Cemetery [BA I 53].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Ruhe, Harold Herman | Ref R267 |
His names appears as Rule in the records of his death
From Birkenhead.
He was educated at Todmorden Secondary School.
During World War I, he enlisted (aged 15), and he served as a Rifleman with the 9th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He was wounded at Loos [1915], and spent 7 months' convalescence in Blackpool.
He died 9th April 1917.
He was buried at Tilloy British Cemetery, Tilloy-Les-Mofflaines, France [Grave Ref I A 20]
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance as Harold Ruhe
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| Rukin, Clement | Ref R421 |
He was a music teacher / organist at Mirfield United Methodist Church / organist at the United Methodist Free Church, Clifton / a member of Clifton Bowling Club.
During World War I, he enlisted [March 1916] and served as a Private with the 2nd/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was taken POW [3rd May 1917].
He died in hospital at Rastatt, Baden [24th July 1917] (aged 39).
He was buried at Niederzwehren Cemetery, Germany. [Grave Ref II J 1].
He is remembered on Clifton War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint John's Church, Clifton, and in the book Clifton War Memorial
There is a memorial to him and his nephew, John Herbert Rukin, in the United Methodist Free Church, Clifton
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| Rukin, David Arthur | Ref R961 |
In 1912, Rukin, who had worked 12 years for the company, left to work for a rival company, Metcalfe & Bradshaw of Morley. It was said that the quality of Metcalfe and Bradshaw's toffee improved markedly, much resembling that of Turner and Wainwright's! Turner and Wainwright went to the Chancery Court in London and secured an injunction preventing Rukin from revealing their recipe. Rukin was acquitted of any wrongdoing and was paid damages by Turner and Wainwright
| Rukin, John | Ref R429 |
Born in Cleckheaton.
He was a silk dresser [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment.
He died 25th October 1917 (aged 21).
He was buried at Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref L 1].
He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial
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| Rukin, John Herbert | Ref R420 |
He was a member of the United Methodist Free Church, Clifton / Sunday Schoolteacher at United Methodist Free Church, Clifton / assistant organist at United Methodist Free Church, Clifton / a twiner piecer with H. & J. Sugden at George Street Mills, Brighouse.
During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [April 1916] and served as a Private with the 24th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
He died 13th December 1916 (aged 20).
He is remembered on Clifton War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint John's Church, Clifton, on Brighouse War Memorial, and in the book Clifton War Memorial.
There is a memorial to him and his uncle, Clement Rukin, in the church
| Rukin, Joseph | Ref R1505 |
He was a teacher at Highmoor Lane School, Clifton and teacher and trustee at Clifton Methodist Church
| Rukin, Matthew | Ref R574 |
He was a coal miner.
In 1891, he married Lydia Ann Naylor [1864-1943] in Halifax.
Lydia Ann was born in Brighouse
Children:
They lived at Hartshead Moor [1901].
Matthew died in 1909.
In 1910, Lydia married Ben Flintoff [1864-1943].
Ben was a widower, born in Clifton
They lived at 19 Croft Place, Brighouse [1911]
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| Rule & Dixon | Ref R1397 |
Examples of their novelty packaging – such as their Golden Cowslip cream pots in the shape of a milk churn – are now collectors' items
| Rule, Frank | Ref R636 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden
| Rumford, Kennerly | Ref R774 |
Born in Hampstead, Middlesex [2nd September 1870].
In 1900, he married Dame Clara Butt.
They had 2 sons and a daughter.
Living with them in Steyning, Sussex [in 1901] were Clara's sisters: Frances Butt [b 1877], Ethel Butt [b 1885] & Hazel Butt [b 1889].
On 13th February 1919, he appeared in a concert at the Victoria Hall with his wife and Dame Nellie Melba.
Clara died in 1936.
In 1941, he married (2) Dorothy Jane Elwin [1904-1976].
Kennerly died 9th March 1957.
Dorothy Jane died 15th April 1976.
The family lived at Brook Lodge, North Stoke, Oxfordshire, where the 3 adults died
| Rumney, Rev Ralph | Ref R691 |
In 1933, he married Edith Olive Pratt Brooks [1896-1947] at Islington.
Children:
He & his wife were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
| Rumney, Ralph Brainerd B. | Ref R1727 |
Born in Newcastle upon Tyne.
He grew up in Siddal. He studied at Halifax Art School.
He was an artist / a conscientious objector / an acquaintance of E. P. Thompson.
He died in Provence [2002]
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| Running Man | Ref R225 |
See John Lacey and Running Man Public House
| Runtz, Ernest Augustus | Ref R379 |
| Rupert, Prince | Ref R1238 |
See Ironsides, Capture Of Wakefield and Siege Of York
| Rush-bearing | Ref R28 |
| Rush Beds, Stansfield | Ref R1601 |
| Rushby, Robert | Ref R869 |
Born at Bank Hall, Barkisland [11th November 1883].
He was a delver of Bank Hall, Barkisland [1904] / a stoker [1911] / employed by T. H. Longbottom & Sons at Carlton Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1919].
On 30th April 1904, he married Mary Ann Riley [1883-19??].
Mary Ann, of Stubbing Farm, Soyland, was the daughter of Joseph Riley, cotton spinner.She had a daughter Nellie Beatrice Riley [born 23rd April 1901]; father unknown
Children:
The family lived at
In October 1919, Robert was killed in an accident at the mill where he worked [October 1919].
The Inquest is reported in the Foldout
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| Rushby, William | Ref R867 |
He was a stone delver [1891, 1901] / a quarryman [1911].
He married Maria [1848-1932].
Maria was born in Northamptonshire
Children:
They lived at Bank Hall Farm, Barkisland (near Ripponden Old Bank) [1891, 1901].
William died at Halifax Poor Law Hospital [14th April 1911] (aged 58).
He & other members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland
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| Rushey Field, Mixenden | Ref R509 |
| Rushforth, Benjamin | Ref R955 |
He was a partner in Samuel Broadbent & Company.
He lived at Marshall Hall, Elland
| Rushforth, Benjamin | Ref R862 |
Son of Thomas Rushforth, a woollen card manufacturer.
Born in Elland.
He was sent to Bolton to be apprenticed to a grocer but ran away to return to Yorkshire and join the army. He served in many parts of the world, including China and India. His sight was damaged by fever and he was compelled to return home. He retired to Bolton.
For two years he was a workhouse inmate. He learned to make cart covers of oilcloth, then earned a living by selling barm in Bolton and Deane.
He was a cart sheet maker in Bolton [1838] / tarpaulin maker? [1841] / a barm seller [1851] / a barm dealer [1861].
In 1869, he published a collection of Miscellaneous Poems.
He went blind [by 1871].
In 1838, he married Hannah Bleakley [1806-1???] at St Peter's, Bolton.
Hannah, of Weston Street, Bolton, was the daughter of Doctor Bleakley, a joiner
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1841] were his wife's siblings:
In 1871, Hannah and Benjamin, were living with daughter Naarah and her husband William Aspinall at 69 Parrot Street, Bolton [1871]
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| Rushforth, Henry | Ref R682 |
Second son of Joseph Rushforth
| Rushforth, Jasper | Ref R675 |
In [Q2] 1899, he married Kate Mary Bett [1869-1936] in Louth, Lincolnshire.
Children:
They lived at Wynteredge Hall, Hipperholme [1914, 1930, 1936].
Jasper died in Halifax [21st November 1936].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £11,561 1/1d. Probate was granted to son Jasper and Barbara (wife of Edward Hanson).
Kate Mary died 2 days later [23rd November 1936].
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £13,602 4/3d. Probate was granted to son Jasper and Barbara (wife of Edward Hanson).
The couple were buried at Coley Church [21st November 1936]
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| Rushforth, John | Ref R1151 |
| Rushforth, John William | Ref R698 |
He was a wool comb maker [1891] / a machine wool comb maker [1901].
In [Q3] 1889, he married Emily Sugden [1868-19??] in Halifax.
Emily was born in Halifax.She was a coating weaver [1891]
Children:
They lived at
| Rushforth, John William | Ref R297 |
Son of John William Rushforth.
Born in Wheatley.
He was a member of Providence Chapel, Ovenden choir / secretary & teacher at Wheatley Congregational Sunday School / a sheet metal worker / employed by J. E. Taylor at Culver Street, Halifax / employed by Glynn Company Limited at Cross Hills, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [May 1915], and he served as a Sergeant with the 1st Battalion Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment).
He was awarded the Military Medal
for carrying messages under fire at Messines, whilst wounded [July 1917]
He died at No.32 Casualty Clearing Station of wounds received in action [24th March 1918] (aged 23).
The Halifax Courier [13th April 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Blargies Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I B 9].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Rushforth, Joseph | Ref R954 |
| Rushforth, Joseph | Ref R681 |
In 1813, he was a member of a Committee supporting those affected by the Luddites.
He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].
He married Mary Anne [1773-1856].
Children:
| Rushforth's: Messrs Rushforth | Ref R1730 |
The Leeds Mercury commented
In each of the vallies in the neighbourhood of Halifax, abounding as they do with mills, we presume to suggest the propriety of keeping, at all times, in a central situation, a good Fire Engine
| Rushforth, Mr | Ref R1593 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Rushforth, Richard Walker | Ref R683 |
He died at Ealing
| Rushforth, Thomas Henry | Ref R337 |
Born in Broughton, Lancsashire.
He was an architect [fl 1849-69] whose work includes: St John the Evangelist's Church, West Vale and St Thomas's Church, Greetland
| Rushforth, Thomas Henry | Ref R671 |
He was an architect of Paddington, London [1868].
On 29th April 1868, he married Frances Baldwin.
They lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
| Rushforth, W. | Ref R1221 |
In April 1816, he was declared bankrupt
| Rushforth, William | Ref R1367 |
He was buried at Eastfield Chapel, Lightcliffe and his epitaph there reads
My time is spent, my glass is run My thread is cut, and my work is done |
| Rushton ... | Ref R844 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Rushworth ... | Ref R135 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Rushworth & Briggs | Ref R1171 |
Partners included (possibly) Charles Rushworth & Daniel Briggs
| Rushworth & Company | Ref R1042 |
Starting around 1968, they moved to Hollins Tool Works, Hollins Lane.
In 1973, the offices were moved to a new block at Hollins Lane.
In 1972, the firm was taken over by Morgan's of Lye, Stourbridge in the West Midlands and became Morgan Rushworth Limited.
The business subsequently moved to Lye
This & associated entries use material contributed by Stuart Dale
| Rushworth & Company | Ref R1405 |
| Rushworth & Company | Ref R1406 |
| Rushworth's: J. Rushworth & Sons | Ref R6510 |
Question: Does anyone know anything about the company?
This & associated entries use material contributed by Craig Edwards
| Rushworth's: Joseph & Alfred Rushworth | Ref R1190 |
Partners included Joseph Rushworth
| Rushy Clough, Widdop Moor | Ref R934 |
| Ruskin Hall Education League | Ref R1135 |
| Russell ... | Ref R110 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Russell Street Arcade, Halifax | Ref R223 |
The Arcade continues one of the central avenues of Halifax Borough Market northwards into Russell Street.
It was designed by John & Joseph Leeming and built around 1896.
Old Arcade continues the avenue from Russell Street to Old Market
| Rust, Arthur | Ref R374 |
He enlisted in the Norfolk Regiment [23rd October 1899] at Downham, Norfolk.
He served as a private for 15 years as a regular and reserve.
He served in South Africa [7th May 1901-15th November 1902]. He was taken prisoner [3rd March 1902] and sent to Doornbult Concentration Camp in the Northern Cape.
He was awarded the Queens South Africa Medal with 5 Clasps for service in
He also served in India [16th December 1902-28th September 1904], in South Africa [29th September 1904-16th March 1907], and at home [17th March 1907-19th November 1914].
He was medically discharged with thrombosis [19th November 1914].
He came to live in Halifax.
He died in Halifax
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| Rutchley | Ref R145 |
| Rutherford, George | Ref R304 |
He was a law stationer's clerk [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [3rd September 1916] (aged 24).
The Halifax Courier [7th October 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [Grave Ref I E 20].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland, on the Memorial at Saint John the Evangelist, West Vale, and on the Memorial at West Vale Baptist Chapel
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| Rutherford, Rev Robert | Ref R635 |
| Rutherford, Thomas | Ref R303 |
Born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire.
He was a labourer of Greetland [1880] / a railway pointsman [1881, 1888] / a railway signalman [1891, 1901, 1911].
In 1880, he married (1) Eliza Crowther [1856-1885] at Halifax Parish Church.
Eliza, of Greetland, was the daughter of John Crowther, engine tenter
Child: Mary Elizabeth [b 1882] who was a worsted rover [1901]
Eliza died in 1885 (aged 30).
In 1888, he married (2) Jane Midgley [1857-1910] at St Mary's Church, Luddenden.
Jane, of Luddenden, was the daughter of William Henry? Midgley, trader
Children:
Jane died in 1910 (aged 52).
They lived at
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| Rutkowski, Ignace Felix de | Ref R4400 |
Younger son of Ignace de Rutkowski, lord of the Manor of Spital, near Warsaw.
Born in Womna, near Warsaw, Poland [30th August 1840].
He spent time in Germany and Italy learning the languages.
He was in the Civil service in Warsaw.
He came to England in 1866.
He was a teacher of languages at Rossall College, Fleetwood / visiting language master at Rishworth, Hipperholme & Heath Grammar School / Professor of languages [1905, 1911].
In 1872, he married Elsie Van Hatten [1848-1912].
Elsie / Eliza was born in Holland, the daughter of Surgeon-Major J. van Hatten of the Royal Dutch Navy
Children:
The 1911 census shows that they had had 9 children of whom 7 were still alive at that time.
The family lived at
Eliza died 19th February 1912 (aged 64).
Ignace died at home [14th March 1914] (aged 73).
His funeral service was held at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1658] with Eliza's mother Sophia van Hatten [1825-1895]
| Rutter, Barrie | Ref R230 |
He started his career with the National Youth Theatre [1964].
In 1966, he was voted the Most Promising Actor of the Year' by the London critics for his performance in Apprentices.
In 2010, he was awarded the Pragnell Shakespeare Birthday Award. This is given annually to an individual or a company for
their outstanding achievement in extending the appreciation and enjoyment of the works of William Shakespeare or in the general advancement of Shakespearian knowledge and understanding.
See Our Kid
| The Ryall family of Halifax | Ref R964 |
| Ryall, John | Ref R1143 |
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| Ryall, John | Ref R187 |
In 1658, a complaint was recorded that he
by force and arms entered the house of John Whitley of Ovenden, and stole 30 quarters of oats, 40 horse-loads of manure, and 4 wain-loads of hay, to the value of £60
A document dated 2nd November 1681, records that he
bought one cottage or dwellinghouse conteyning a housebody and a Chamber over the same ... in a place called Lovelace Lane in Halifax from Robert Halliday of Halifax, carpenter
| Ryall, William | Ref R632 |
| Ryan, Ambrose | Ref R302 |
Born in Glasgow.
He was a member of St Bernard's Catholic Church, Halifax / a mill doffer [1911] / employed in the printing department of Crossley's Carpets.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 4th/5th Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).
He was severely wounded by shellfire, and had his left leg amputated in hospital in France [October 1916].
He died in hospital from wounds received in action 2 days earlier [16th November 1916] (aged 18).
The Halifax Courier [25th November 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Etretat Churchyard, France [Grave Ref II B 3]
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets
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| Ryan, Bertram | Ref R428 |
He was educated at Salterlee School, Northowram & Halifax Tech / a member of St Matthew's Church, Northowram / an apprentice at Drake's.
He married Ruth Edith.
Child: daughter
They lived at 11 Hall Lane, Northowram.
During World War II, he served as a Chief Engine Room Artificer with the Royal Navy aboard the destroyer HMS Martin.
He died 10th November 1942 (aged 30) when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine U-431, and sank in the Mediterranean off Algeria, with the loss of 158 of her crew of 221.
He is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent [Grave Ref 60 1], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Northowram
| Ryan, Charles | Ref R832 |
He retired due to ill health [1866]
| Ryan, George John | Ref R582 |
He was a shoemaker [1891] / a bootmaker [1901].
He married Margaret Maria [1866-19??].
Margaret Maria was born in Dublin, Ireland.She was a cloth weaver [1891]
Children:
They lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
| Ryan, John | Ref R462 |
He was a stone mason [1901].
Around 1893, he married Drusilla Cordingley [1869-19??].
Children:
They lived at 80 Haugh Shaw Road, Halifax [1901].
Living with them [in 1901] was Drusilla's mother Emma and sister Leah.
A child – Lenora Ryan Cordingley, daughter of Drusilla, who died 31st January 1891 (aged 11 months) - is buried with the Cordingley family at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 836]
| Ryan, Joseph | Ref R707 |
During the South African Wars, he was called-up [December 1899] and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died in 1900.
He is remembered on the Halifax Parish Church South African War Memorial, and on West View Park War Memorial
| Ryan, Margaret | Ref R1487 |
She was a keen smoker, thick twist being her favourite tobacco, which she was in the habit of smoking out of a long clay pipe.
When she died in February 1900, at the age of 97, she had been an inmate of the Halifax Workhouse for over 30 years.
An obituary described her as the
Matriarch of the Halifax Workhouse
| Ryan, Thomas | Ref R418 |
He was woolcomber of Broad Square, Clayton [1877].
He married (1) Unknown.
Child: James [b 1862] who was a cotton weaver [1881]
In 1877, he married (2) Jane in Bradford.
Child: 2. Mary Ellen [b 1879] who was a tailoress [1891]
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881, 1891] when Jane was head of the household were Jane's children by her first marriage:
and grandson Thomas H Trewartha [b 1875].
Jane was a widow by 1891
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| Ryan, William Frederick | Ref R591 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the Royal Defence Corps.
He died 19th March 1918.
He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K C 125]
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| Rybicki, Bryan John | Ref R437 |
| Ryburn | Ref R605 |
There are stepping stones across the river at Triangle. This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.
John Rawson planted much of the woodland in the valley.
In 1996, there was a chemical spillage which killed much of the fish and life in the river.
The name has been said to mean fierce stream reedy stream, stream with a ford, or [less likely] King's borough.
See Bogden Clough
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| Ryburn Art Gallery, Sowerby Bridge | Ref R1482 |
| Ryburn Civic Trust | Ref R361 |
| Ryburn Cottage, Ripponden | Ref R677 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Ryburn Garage Transport Company Limited | Ref R1046 |
In 1924, they bought the buses of Frederick Bateson.
Recorded in 1925 & 1926, when their applications for their omnibuses to ply for hire in Halifax Borough were declined
| Ryburn Golf Club, Norland | Ref R1313 |
| Ryburn House, Soyland | Ref R442 |
Before this became a private house, there was a small cotton-spinning factory here – known variously as Ripponden Wood Mill, Victoria Mills, and Ryburn House Mill.
The house is also recorded with other names, including Ryburn Villa, Ryburne Villa, and Lower Stones.
Owners and tenants have included
| Ryburn Intake Reservoir | Ref R823 |
| Ryburn Lodge, Soyland | Ref R1706 |
| Ryburn Mill Company Limited | Ref R1059 |
See Miles Wadsworth
| Ryburn [No 1283] Masonic Lodge | Ref R1485 |
They met at the Freemasons' Hall, Sowerby Bridge [1917] on the last Wednesday of the month.
The later moved to West Vale Masonic Hall.
Officers and Members of the Lodge have included
| Ryburn Reservoir | Ref R717 |
Construction began when the first sod was cut by Alderman John Tennant on 15th July 1925. The reservoir was opened on 7th September 1933 at a cost of £240,000.
The dam is over 100 ft high. It covers 26 acres and has a capacity of 220 million gallons.
Wakefield Corporation planted 60,000 Sitka spruce and Japanese larch trees. Herons are a familiar sight here.
See Baitings Reservoir, Bogden Clough, Bogden Mill, Bogden, Booth Wood Reservoir, Rishworth Hall Wood, Ryburn Intake Reservoir, Stansfield Hey, Ripponden and Ryburndale Paper Mills
| Ryburn Troupe of Merry Musicians | Ref R498 |
Question: Does anyone know anything about the group?
This & associated entries use material contributed by Fred Whiteley
| Ryburn Valley | Ref R1530 |
| The Ryburn-Valley Almanack | Ref R512 |
| Ryburn Valley branch line | Ref R268 |
See Martha Mallalieu and Rishworth pigs
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| Ryburn Valley History Society | Ref R1480 |
The members meet on the first Monday of the month at 7.30 pm at Ripponden Conservative Club.
New members always welcome.
The scope of our interests covers the area which is basically that of the old Ripponden UDC (Soyland, Barkisland & Rishworth) plus adjoining areas including Sowerby, Norland, Triangle, Mill Bank
Contact:
4 Castle Estate
Ripponden
West Yorkshire
HX6 4JY
Email: rippondencastle@talktalk.net
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| Ryburn Villa, Rastrick | Ref R1434 |
Owners and tenants have included
This & associated entries use material contributed by Paul Blackburn
| Ryburn Villa, Soyland | Ref R153 |
This appears to be the same property known as Ryburn House, Ripponden
| Ryburn Villas, Brighouse | Ref R522 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Ryburn Ward, Halifax | Ref R1346 |
| Ryburndale Paper Mills Company Limited | Ref R1032 |
In 1910, they were recorded as producing:
Printings, Writings, Cartridges, Fine News, White and Tinted, Glazed and Unglazed, Reams or Reels, or for ExportPowered by Steam
The business closed in the mid-1990s
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| Ryburndale, Ripponden | Ref R679 |
| Rycliffe House, Ripponden | Ref R1177 |
Owners and tenants have included
In the late 1960s, there was an extension to the right. By the mid-1980s, this had been demolished to create parking space
This & associated entries use material contributed by Pete Arthur & Anne Kirker
| Rydal Mount, Brighouse | Ref R33 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Rydal Mount, Halifax | Ref R820 |
Owners and tenants have included
| The Rydeing family | Ref R968 |
In the early 16th century, all the male heirs had died out, and the estate passed to Mary Rydeing
| Rydeing, Ovenden Wood | Ref R344 |
John Farrer lived here. In the 18th century, the house passed to his son, Elkanah. His initials – E.R.F 1734 – appeared over the door of the house
It was demolished in 1???
| Ryder, Arthur | Ref R572 |
He was organist & choir master at St Paul's Church, King Cross [for 8 years].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of sickness and exposure (whilst in Flanders) in Huddersfield Military Hospital [29th March 1917].
He was buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Ryder, Oliver | Ref R305 |
Born in Halifax.
He married Flora.
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 13th November 1914 (aged 26).
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 57], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Illingworth
Flora married Mr McRose.
They lived at 7 Belvedere Place, Dublin
| Ryder, Richard | Ref R1316 |
| Ryders Court, Hipperholme | Ref R336 |
This is now the Dominion Works factory canteen
| Ryding | Ref R269 |
| Ryding, Richard | Ref R1656 |
| The Rydings, Brighouse | Ref R98 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Nortcliffe
| Rydings Hall, Brighouse | Ref R99 |
The building was named Rydings Hall in the 1970s when it was used as the headquarters and rehearsal rooms of the Brighouse & Rastrick band. It was formally opened by the Mayor of Brighouse in September 1971.
A part has been converted into Rydings Hall Surgery.
The Sugden Church House was built next door.
See Brighouse Church Institute
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| Rydings Hall Surgery, Brighouse | Ref R1563 |
Staff at the surgery have reported cases of doors and windows slamming shut when there was no draught. These incidents have been attributed to the death of a woman in toilets of the building, and even the spirit of Jimmy Clitheroe. The apparition of a black dog has also been reported.
This & associated entries use material contributed by Kai Roberts
| Rydings, Ovenden | Ref R608 |
An ancient mansion, formerly in the possession of a family of that name, then of the Farrars of Ewood, the last of whom died May 1799
| Rydings Park, Brighouse | Ref R569 |
The gardens of the house were transformed by Charles Kershaw into a public park.
This was the first public park in Brighouse.
The Park Parliament was erected in 1902.
A bandstand was bought from Harrogate Council and erected in the park in April 1933. It fell into disrepair and was removed in the 1950
| Ryecroft | Ref R287 |
| Ryecroft, Illingworth | Ref R334 |
| Rygate, Ann | Ref R57 |
| Ryland, Andrew | Ref R400 |
In [Q2] 1853, he married Ruth Wriggles [1827-1???] in Halifax.
Ruth was born in Halifax
Children:
Ruth was a widow by 1871.
They lived at Ratten Row, Halifax [1871, 1881].
Living with them [in 1871] was lodger James Fogg [b 1825]
| Ryland, Jonathan | Ref R81 |
Son of a Todmorden doctor.
Born in Surrey.
He has appeared in many TV productions, including Fat Friends
| Ryley & Sons | Ref R1092 |
Established in 1895 by George Rhoades Ryley.
A 1900 advertisement announced
George R. RyleyStationer, Bags, Holdalls, Dress Baskets, Bonnet Boxes
27 Southgate, Halifax
After George's death [1931], the business was continued by his wife Louisa Martha and his two sons James Alfred Ryley and George Ryley.
In 1939, the business was sold to Wheatley Dyson of Huddersfield.
The business closed in 198?.
Since then it has been a greetings card shop, a mobile phone shop
This & associated entries use material contributed by Philip Ryley
| Ryley, George | Ref R887 |
In [Q4] 1915, he married Ethel Wilson in Halifax.
Child: Eric Jerome [1920-1999]
During World War I, he served with the 26th Battalion Royal Fusiliers.
He was awarded the Croix de Guerre for bravery.
After his father's death [1931], the business was carried on by George, his mother Louisa Martha, and his brother James Alfred
This & associated entries use material contributed by Philip Ryley
| Ryley, George Rhoades | Ref R1364 |
He established Ryley & Sons [1895].
He was a photographer and published a collection his work.
In [Q4] 1882, he married Louisa Martha Jerome at Louth.
Louisa Martha was born in Gosport, Hampshire
Children:
George died in 1931.
After his death, the business was continued by his wife Louisa Martha and sons James Alfred and George.
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| Ryley, Gilbert | Ref R753 |
In his will of 1536, he gave money to Sowerby Chapel and bequeathed the sum of 33/4d to John Royde
| Ryley, James Alfred | Ref R654 |
In [Q2] 1910, he married Hannah Gertrude Taylor in Halifax.
After his father's death [1931], the business was carried on by James Alfred, his mother Louisa Martha, and his brother George
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| Ryley, Rev John | Ref R555 |
He left property in Highmoor Lane to his brother, Joseph, on condition that some of the rent go to the master of Clifton Free School to enable him to
teach 3 poor children of the township, such children to be chosen by the Church wardens
| Rymer, Lionel Derrick | Ref R188 |
During World War II, he served as a Petty Officer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 5th July 1942 (aged 21).
He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [F C 74]
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